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GR55 RPU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,688 mi
Last recorded235,688 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 RPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 235,688 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 233,833 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 229,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 229,107 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 219,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to screen

Fail 16 Jan 2015 219,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to screen

Pass 16 Jan 2014 208,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake slightly sized

rear number plate broken

slight scatch to window screen

Pass 21 Jan 2013 199,269 miles

rear number plate broken

Pass 25 Jan 2012 186,175 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

os head lamp lens cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2012 186,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

os head lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 156,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 118,338 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 118,328 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre down to wear indicators

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2009 76,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre down to wear indicators

o/s/r light lens damaged

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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GR55 RPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR55 RPU, 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 GR55 RPU registered?

GR55 RPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is GR55 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 RPU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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