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LUI 450

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,337 mi
Last recorded145,337 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 450
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 145,337 miles

under body corriosn

Pass 12 Mar 2024 144,638 miles

Brake pressure build up slow brake pedal soft, (1.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed,not structual. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all four tyres over 10 years old.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 143,199 miles

Brake pressure build up slow brake servo vacume poor (1.1.3 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both front tyres cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill corroded and holed) not structual. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

Fail 24 Feb 2023 143,189 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow brake servo vacume poor (1.1.3 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both front tyres cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill corroded and holed) not structual. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 17 Mar 2022 141,385 miles

Brake pressure build up slow brake servo vacuume poor. (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 141,379 miles

Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 140,181 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 140,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 139,764 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 137,051 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 137,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 131,504 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 127,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,121 miles

front brake discs corroded

horn tone poor

offside front shock damp

offside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded

slight blow from centre exhaust box

slight lift in front lower balljoints

slight play in front anti rollbar d bushes

small leak from nearside rear axle seal

Pass 12 Nov 2014 116,940 miles

offside front shock leaking

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

slight blow from exhaust box

slight play in front rollbar d bushes

Fail 12 Nov 2014 116,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front shock leaking

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

slight blow from exhaust box

slight play in front rollbar d bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,336 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 114,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 110,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,635 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 108,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,676 miles

both front door lock not working---security lock fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 103,676 miles

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

both front door lock not working---security lock fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,948 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 96,948 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 79,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,894 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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LUI 450 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LUI 450, 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 LUI 450 registered?

LUI 450 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is LUI 450 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 450 shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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