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MT05 XCH

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,735 mi
Last recorded142,735 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 142,735 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 141,932 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 141,921 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,946 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 140,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 139,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,821 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 137,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 135,077 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 135,066 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 133,425 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 133,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 130,114 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has a coating of surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front shocker slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2018 130,107 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at sub-frame (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has a coating of surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front shocker slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,344 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 123,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces badly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faced badly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,021 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 112,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,928 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,957 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 89,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,376 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,334 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 70,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

bonnet release adrift

Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,619 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,553 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 46,552 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s f lowerball joint slight wear

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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MT05 XCH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT05 XCH, 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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MT05 XCH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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