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KY54 XXR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

236,845 mi
Last recorded236,845 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 XXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 236,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 234,463 miles

brake warning light flashing on dash

handbrake effort low

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

Pass 1 Jul 2024 233,254 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 233,242 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 232,892 miles

brake discs rusty

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2021 231,821 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 231,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 231,034 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 227,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2017 227,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2016 223,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 221,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 221,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 219,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

Pass 12 Jan 2015 219,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

Pass 27 Dec 2013 201,036 miles

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

oil leaks

sticker in winscreen zone b but not in drivers view

warning lamp on dash

Fail 27 Dec 2013 201,036 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

oil leaks

sticker in winscreen zone b but not in drivers view

warning lamp on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2012 176,274 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 176,273 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 153,210 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 131,868 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 111,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,882 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,261 miles

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)

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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KY54 XXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KY54 XXR, 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 KY54 XXR registered?

KY54 XXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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