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GK55 UHE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,717 mi
Last recorded168,717 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 168,717 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 167,673 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 167,623 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing D bush mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 164,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 164,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Front Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Sill Split Away on Underside

Pass 29 Mar 2023 161,565 miles

Offside Rear under wheelarch area rusted through out of prescribed area

Pass 4 Apr 2022 158,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 158,312 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 154,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 154,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 150,999 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 144,887 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear inner + outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 144,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear inner + outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 140,250 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner + outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,110 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded + slight blow

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 114,171 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 98,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,555 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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GK55 UHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 UHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK55 UHE registered?

GK55 UHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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