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OV55 FPX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

163,167 mi
Last recorded163,167 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 163,167 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 163,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corner near rear leaf mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 160,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Sep 2024 160,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Sep 2023 155,209 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 155,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 150,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 150,419 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 146,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 146,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 141,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 137,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,043 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 116,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 127,788 miles

All tyres have minor cracks in sidewall

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Slight play in both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre balding on outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 127,788 miles

All tyres have minor cracks in sidewall

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Slight play in both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre balding on outer edge

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,110 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 121,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,093 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,017 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 110,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,882 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 86,882 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,074 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,441 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 61,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 23 Jul 2009 52,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,025 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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OV55 FPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 OV55 FPX, 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 OV55 FPX registered?

OV55 FPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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