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GV55 ONT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

269,221 mi
Last recorded269,221 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 ONT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 269,221 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2025 263,820 miles

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

unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly

Fail 28 Aug 2025 263,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly

Fail 11 Jul 2025 263,279 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front unable to see front and rear inner brake pads clearly

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 260,575 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 251,021 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022

Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 246,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 246,030 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 244,701 miles

off side rear hub oil seal leaking

some vertical play in off side and near side front lower swivel joints

Pass 10 Jan 2019 235,047 miles

engine oil leaks

off side rear hub oil seal leaking

play in off side and near side front lower swivel joints

Fail 10 Jan 2019 235,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine oil leaks

off side rear hub oil seal leaking

play in off side and near side front lower swivel joints

Pass 12 Jan 2018 226,405 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 18 Jan 2017 223,194 miles

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 19 Jan 2016 220,583 miles

engine oil leak

front pads are low

nearside rear pads are low

offside rear axle seal damp

slight play in both lower front balljoints

Pass 7 Jan 2015 202,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 182,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear axel oil seals leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2014 182,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

both rear axel oil seals leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2013 159,521 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 154,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 132,057 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2011 126,990 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 126,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,288 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,852 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,706 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 72,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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GV55 ONT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV55 ONT, 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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GV55 ONT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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