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KP55 FGX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,603 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,516 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 113,786 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, Steps and Arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,936 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, Steps and Arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 112,027 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,895 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, Brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,426 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

all brake discs marks corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 107,420 miles

Front All direction indicators not working and rears (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working arm broken (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

all brake discs marks corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Slight Travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Slight Travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 99,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 96,784 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 96,779 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 95,535 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 94,737 miles

immobiliser warning light taped over on dash

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

slight knock in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2014 94,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

immobiliser warning light taped over on dash

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 93,239 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 92,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 92,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,431 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,608 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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KP55 FGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KP55 FGX, 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 KP55 FGX registered?

KP55 FGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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