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MW55 ULS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,190 mi
Last recorded118,190 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 ULS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 118,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear parking brakes traving high

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 98,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,411 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 tyres perished/cracking no loss of pressure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,964 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf front metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 5 tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 69,933 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf front metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 5 tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 67,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 65,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 65,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 63,153 miles

Long Handbrake travel

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

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

Outer passenger seat belt stalk cover separated

Fail 26 May 2015 63,153 miles

Long Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer passenger seat belt stalk cover separated

Pass 8 May 2014 60,382 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 8 May 2014 60,382 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 58,742 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 58,717 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 56,825 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,323 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,380 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,085 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 46,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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MW55 ULS 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 69.6%.

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 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 MW55 ULS, 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 MW55 ULS registered?

MW55 ULS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is MW55 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 ULS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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