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MM55 KOX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

201,228 mi
Last recorded201,228 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 KOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 201,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 193,384 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 193,384 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 185,229 miles

Offside headlight has condensation in lamp

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

both rear tyres perished in treads

front cross member holed and corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 185,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside headlight has condensation in lamp

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

both rear tyres perished in treads

front cross member holed and corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 179,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 179,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced loose connection (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 172,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 168,224 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 168,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 164,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 164,106 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 160,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 160,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 152,724 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 152,724 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

hi line stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Jan 2016 141,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

hi line stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,987 miles

Offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2015 128,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,304 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 118,304 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,690 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 113,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 105,376 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn thin

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

Offside headlamp illuminated with sidelight on VIN plate missing but VIN number visible on chassis

Fail 28 Dec 2011 105,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn thin

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

Offside headlamp illuminated with sidelight on VIN plate missing but VIN number visible on chassis

Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,142 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake discs slightly scored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 88,559 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,652 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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MM55 KOX 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 58.6%.

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 MM55 KOX, 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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MM55 KOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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