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K500 MBE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,726 mi
Last recorded183,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 MBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 183,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 183,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 180,735 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 180,735 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 178,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 173,022 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion throughout chassis area

Fail 24 Jul 2023 173,020 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment warning lamp not switching off and excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion throughout chassis area

Pass 18 Jul 2022 167,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 167,089 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 157,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 157,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 148,428 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 146,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 146,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,773 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

park brake effort just making minimum efficiency

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,570 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,477 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 97,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,233 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,507 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension low

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,239 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 4,710 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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K500 MBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K500 MBE, 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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K500 MBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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