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NG55 URT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,443 mi
Last recorded174,443 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 URT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 174,443 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both middle brake pipes above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp inop

Fail 30 Jun 2026 174,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both middle brake pipes above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 9 Apr 2025 174,249 miles

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2024 168,799 miles

Both steering rack gaitors deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Spring corroding.

Offside Front Hub ball joint gaitor deteriorated.

Offside Rear Spring corroded.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 164,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak

o/s/f door corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 154,997 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 146,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to brake pipe unions at load valve

corrosion to drivers door

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2020 137,659 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 129,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Spring wearing threw arm (1.1.17 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle hubs damp both

Fail 7 Jun 2018 120,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Spring wearing threw arm (1.1.17 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle hubs damp both

Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,517 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 112,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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 24 May 2016 104,919 miles

both rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 May 2015 96,564 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 96,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,742 miles

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

brake pipe from abs pump corroded in securing clip

Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

brake pipe from abs pump corroded in securing clip

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,933 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,925 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 73,173 miles

front brake pipes rusting

Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,164 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

front brake pipes rusting

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,472 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 64,458 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,770 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,540 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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NG55 URT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG55 URT, 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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NG55 URT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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