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MD05 OPM

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

233,233 mi
Last recorded233,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 OPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 233,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 222,333 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side door (lower) and drivers door bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 210,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2022 197,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both outer sills corroded

central door corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 197,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both outer sills corroded

central door corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 182,464 miles

Central door corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 182,454 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Central door corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 172,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 157,326 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 157,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 155,162 miles

All tyres cracking in the sidewalls but not to cords.

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 155,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo/downpipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All tyres cracking in the sidewalls but not to cords.

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

slight fuel leak near filter.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 151,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 150,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking possible hose at filter head. (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,693 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 145,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter. (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 139,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 139,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 139,902 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2014 136,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,762 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 116,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 108,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,867 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,804 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,059 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 61,055 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MD05 OPM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc 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 MD05 OPM, 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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MD05 OPM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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