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RA05 UCR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

364,529 mi
Last recorded364,529 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 364,529 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 344,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills

Pass 22 Apr 2024 334,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 312,402 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 312,308 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Back Of The Cab (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Back Of The Cab (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 297,326 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 297,326 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 253,355 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 253,355 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 229,123 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 229,033 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure Tipper bed bolts x2 insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 220,143 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 220,143 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 211,603 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 202,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 202,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 194,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 194,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 185,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 185,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 178,073 miles

Screen damaged N/S

Fail 24 Feb 2014 178,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust poor condition

Screen damaged N/S

Pass 25 Feb 2013 171,676 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

all brake pipes have been undersealed

Fail 25 Feb 2013 171,672 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

all brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2012 165,478 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 165,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 157,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 156,437 miles

battery earth clamp loose

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

nearside and offside front brake diiscs lipped and corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly

offside louton back front bolt loose

oil leaks

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2010 156,431 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery earth clamp loose

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

nearside and offside front brake diiscs lipped and corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly

offside louton back front bolt loose

oil leaks

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 140,975 miles

OIL WEEPS FROM ENGINE

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 16 May 2008 120,034 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS SPLAYED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSH WORN

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

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 UCR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc 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 RA05 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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