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RA05 UCV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

210,576 mi
Last recorded210,576 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 210,576 miles

crack in screen

f body bolts loose

f shocks weeping

Fail 9 Aug 2015 210,524 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

crack in screen

f body bolts loose

f shocks weeping

Pass 18 Aug 2014 201,890 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 183,282 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 161,193 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

all tyres wearing uveven

n/s/r parking brake efficency low

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2012 161,193 miles

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

all tyres wearing uveven

n/s/r parking brake efficency low

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2011 147,973 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lens condition

o/s mirror security

up lift in lower ball joints

Fail 13 Aug 2011 147,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lens condition

o/s mirror security

up lift in lower ball joints

Pass 18 Aug 2010 127,217 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 101,251 miles

front disc,s rusting on outer edges.

nails in offside front and nearside rear tyres.

slight lift in nearside and offside lower swivel joints.

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link.

Fail 15 Jun 2009

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

front disc,s rusting on outer edges.

nails in offside front and nearside rear tyres.

slight lift in nearside and offside lower swivel joints.

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,866 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 84,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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 UCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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