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NU55 UHM

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

197,449 mi
Last recorded197,449 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 197,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake slightly lagging

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 197,205 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel hose leaking Return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cover slightly damaged

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 190,829 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 190,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 183,662 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 178,337 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 178,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 174,970 miles

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

diesel heater pipes perished

Fail 21 Apr 2022 174,934 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

diesel heater pipes perished

Pass 24 Apr 2021 173,433 miles

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front and both rear leaf springs corroded

front and rear brake disc corroded on faces

Fail 14 Apr 2021 173,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe out of rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image damp in lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front and both rear leaf springs corroded

front and rear brake disc corroded on faces

Pass 28 Mar 2019 172,315 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 172,302 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 169,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 169,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Lamp block connection poor condition (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamp wrong position (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 165,090 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 158,074 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 158,074 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 152,890 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 152,890 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 152,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 152,037 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 147,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 136,849 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 125,280 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 125,280 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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NU55 UHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 NU55 UHM, 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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NU55 UHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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