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KA52 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

297,272 mi
Last recorded297,272 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA52 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 297,272 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no rear seats fitted in back

Fail 19 May 2026 297,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights up when brake pressed (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no rear seats fitted in back

Pass 16 Jun 2017 293,338 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 293,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 13 May 2016 290,386 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 290,386 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear window(s) obviously not made of safety glass.(on or after 1st Jan 1959) (6.9.6)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 277,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 251,212 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 251,118 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 240,534 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall cut, but still within legal limits

Offside rear exhaust mounting rubbers split/perished

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 240,431 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall cut, but still within legal limits

Offside rear exhaust mounting rubbers split/perished

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 228,274 miles

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

rear tailpipe mountings starting to perish

Fail 20 Aug 2012 228,189 miles

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

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

rear tailpipe mountings starting to perish

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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KA52 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 KA52 DUB, 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 KA52 DUB registered?

KA52 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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