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MT55 XRV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 118,880 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 118,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 115,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive halfshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 115,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive halfshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 109,157 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 109,157 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,446 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,277 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades are split on their ends

n/s/f tyre is worn on its outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are perishing on their walls

o/s/r tyre is perishing on its sidewalls

Fail 4 Nov 2011 79,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades are split on their ends

n/s/f tyre is worn on its outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are perishing on their walls

o/s/r tyre is perishing on its sidewalls

Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,082 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 73,082 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal has wear in its pivot/bush

n/s/f door mirror has a damaged cover

o/s/f tyre has perishing to its front wall and is worn on its edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,382 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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MT55 XRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT55 XRV, 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 MT55 XRV registered?

MT55 XRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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