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MK05 XPM

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,024 mi
Last recorded222,024 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 222,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 222,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 213,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 204,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 204,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 197,106 miles

slight movement in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2022 192,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f flexi Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f flexi Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 189,027 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 183,851 miles

brake limiter stiff

handbrake travel

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 22 May 2019 183,667 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake limiter stiff

handbrake travel

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2018 176,960 miles

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

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

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

both top struts slight play

exhaust slight blow front

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Apr 2018 176,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both top struts slight play

exhaust slight blow front

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 174,028 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 174,028 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s n/s rear (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 172,867 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 171,726 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 165,544 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 165,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 158,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2013 158,941 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 146,179 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 146,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 130,844 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 130,840 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 109,954 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 109,954 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,992 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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MK05 XPM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK05 XPM, 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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MK05 XPM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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