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MX55 WHV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

86,707 mi
Last recorded86,707 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 WHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 70,642 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 70,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,702 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 55,702 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,592 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 40,591 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 38,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 36,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 35,156 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 33,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,789 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 30,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,775 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 24,629 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,629 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 20,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tail lift oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,730 miles

tail lift oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,902 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 12,838 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Speed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,795 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,320 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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MX55 WHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MX55 WHV, 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 MX55 WHV registered?

MX55 WHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is MX55 WHV safe to buy?

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