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RA05 UDE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

169,193 mi
Last recorded169,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 169,193 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Spare wheel carrier held up by ratchet strap.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 168,675 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 168,673 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 168,027 miles

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

power steering appears to be working less than it should

Fail 3 Jul 2024 168,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

power steering appears to be working less than it should

Pass 5 Jul 2023 166,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 164,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 163,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 163,066 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 162,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 161,317 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 161,315 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/no resistance (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no resistance (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 158,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 157,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 155,729 miles

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 152,316 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 152,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 150,084 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 150,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 146,888 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 146,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 143,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 134,152 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 134,145 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 110,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,239 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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RA05 UDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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