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LC55 NVE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 NVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 115,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 107,366 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 107,365 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,583 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 99,560 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,678 miles

offside headlamp deteriorated

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

slight interference at offside rear lamp

Fail 6 Apr 2022 83,678 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

offside headlamp deteriorated

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

slight interference at offside rear lamp

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,253 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,475 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,428 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 48,428 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 45,228 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Taped over with black tape (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,059 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

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

Rear BRAKE PADS 60 % WORN

Fail 28 Nov 2016 41,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CRACKED ACROSS A TO B (8.3.1a)

Front VENTED DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

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

Rear BRAKE PADS 60 % WORN

Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,402 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 30,801 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 30,801 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 18,734 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 13,018 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 13,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 9,632 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 9,632 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 7,452 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 7,452 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,799 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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LC55 NVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LC55 NVE, 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 LC55 NVE registered?

LC55 NVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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