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NG55 USB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,216 mi
Last recorded105,216 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 105,216 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 101,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer lower sill is corroded and holed but is not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower door is corroded with the corner missing

the rear bumper is very corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 101,456 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer lower sill is corroded and holed but is not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower door is corroded with the corner missing

the rear bumper is very corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar heavily corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 98,095 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 95,338 miles

Brake pedal has travel but still meets criteria.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip on chassis rail below abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Slight knock in steering rack but no play or damage found

Spare tyre defective tyre on legal limit

Fail 15 May 2019 95,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pedal has travel but still meets criteria.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip on chassis rail below abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Slight knock in steering rack but no play or damage found

Spare tyre defective tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 May 2018 93,723 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 93,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,964 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,981 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,102 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 60,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,531 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,523 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 35,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 USB 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 65.2%.

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

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