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RA05 UBV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

167,734 mi
Last recorded167,734 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 167,734 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from fuel tank back to axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis is leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 166,752 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 166,751 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 164,746 miles

Front front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 164,745 miles

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

Front front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 161,839 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 161,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure @ silencer inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 159,698 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 159,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 159,118 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 158,544 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 156,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 154,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 154,585 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link rod broken (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 151,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 143,638 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 143,638 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 123,852 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 123,647 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 107,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Outer Sidewall Damage

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 107,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Outer Sidewall Damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 89,347 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 May 2011 89,347 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 67,020 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 67,020 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 104,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 98,334 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA05 UBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RA05 UBV, 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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RA05 UBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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