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PO55 URK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,178 mi
Last recorded146,178 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 URK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 146,178 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 146,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 134,909 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 134,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 129,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 129,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded and holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 128,106 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 128,032 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,759 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall scuffed.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 120,759 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Compensator. (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall scuffed.

Rear discs corroding.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

only 4 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2019 119,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

only 4 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,943 miles

Park brake travel long

Fail 29 Jan 2018 113,943 miles

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

Park brake travel long

Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,654 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 102,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clip (5.1.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 102,627 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing center stalk missing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 100,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,396 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,856 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 73,849 miles

Speed limiter tamperproof device missing (6.5.B.4)

marks across windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,174 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,080 miles

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

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

No spare wheel fitted.

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,655 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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PO55 URK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PO55 URK, 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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PO55 URK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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