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MX54 GEK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

394,727 mi
Last recorded394,727 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 GEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 394,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 387,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 387,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 382,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 372,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 361,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 345,554 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 328,440 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 308,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 287,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 271,119 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 271,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 252,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 232,371 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 232,371 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 213,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 193,470 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 173,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 173,523 miles

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

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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MX54 GEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX54 GEK, 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 MX54 GEK registered?

MX54 GEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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