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L505 XHU

1994 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,507 mi
Last recorded156,507 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Lt131,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 XHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 156,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 152,682 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 152,676 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 150,405 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 150,404 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded driver side front jacking point holed /rusted within 30cm (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger side front jacking point rusted holed outwith 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,441 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

proof of older engine change from vehicle presenter [ 1991 engine]

surface rust underside

Pass 14 Apr 2022 144,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 140,644 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 137,066 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 121,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 115,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 115,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 110,289 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 104,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 104,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 99,555 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn and brake pads appear low requires closer inspection

n/s rear tyre wall perished

rear drak link end worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 99,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake discs worn and brake pads appear low requires closer inspection

n/s rear tyre wall perished

rear drak link end worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced rear brake imbalance

exhaust system corroded

fluid on o/s rear back plate

n/s rear tyre wall perished

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,851 miles

advanced corrosion to exhaust system

fluid leak onto o/s rear back plate

play in rear drag link end

slight play in steering system

Fail 8 Feb 2011 90,820 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust system

fluid leak onto o/s rear back plate

play in rear drag link end

slight play in steering system

Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,311 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 90,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 88,597 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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L505 XHU is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 131,302 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 L505 XHU, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L505 XHU registered?

L505 XHU is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L505 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L505 XHU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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