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GY55 XSO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,432 mi
Last recorded196,432 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 XSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 196,432 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 186,732 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired slightly seizing lever (1.1.17 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 184,901 miles

front brake discs worn

primary handbrake cable rusty

exhaust frontpipe rusty

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 5 Sep 2022 182,103 miles

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

both front lower ball joints have slight play

offside rear brake pads getting low

primary handbrake cable starting to fray

Fail 2 Sep 2022 182,097 miles

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

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

both front lower ball joints have slight play

offside rear brake pads getting low

primary handbrake cable starting to fray

Pass 7 Sep 2021 179,620 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to screen in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 173,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect boost hose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 166,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 164,656 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 17 Aug 2017 161,202 miles

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 155,411 miles

Nearside mirror cap has hole in and has sharp edges but not protruding advise new cap before is gets worse

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 155,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside mirror cap has hole in and has sharp edges but not protruding advise new cap before is gets worse

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 138,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 138,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 121,160 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 121,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 107,347 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 94,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,651 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 82,651 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 711,176 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 711,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,617 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,617 miles

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

reduced front axle bump stop clearance due to load.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,769 miles

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

all brake discs surface rust (lack of use)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 45,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all brake discs surface rust (lack of use)

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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GY55 XSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY55 XSO, 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 GY55 XSO registered?

GY55 XSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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