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MT55 XSO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,812 mi
Last recorded139,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 139,812 miles

nearside front tyre worn edge and nail in tread - suggest replace

offside front tyre worn edge

offside headlamp damaged - pattern not adversely affected

offside rear tyre worn near limit

offside seat belt catch casing missing - operation not affected

Fail 12 Jun 2012 139,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn edge and nail in tread - suggest replace

offside front tyre worn edge

offside headlamp damaged - pattern not adversely affected

offside rear tyre worn near limit

offside seat belt catch casing missing - operation not affected

oil leak - level very low suggest attention

play in offside steering rack - suggest replace

Pass 13 Jun 2011 118,853 miles

nearside rear tyre worn near limit

offside headlamp lense damaged - pattern not affected

play in offside steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2011 118,802 miles

Offside Front 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 rear tyre worn near limit

offside headlamp lense damaged - pattern not affected

play in offside steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,539 miles

fluctuation on front brakes

footbrake travel low

power steering slight noisy

vehiscle slight lean to offside - no fault found

Fail 15 Jun 2010 95,539 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fluctuation on front brakes

footbrake travel low

nearside steering rack gaiter badly twisted

vehiscle slight lean to offside - no fault found

Fail 8 Nov 2008 61,250 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 61,250 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 XSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MT55 XSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT55 XSO registered?

MT55 XSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is MT55 XSO safe to buy?

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