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RA05 UDK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,906 mi
Last recorded199,906 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 199,906 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 199,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 190,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 186,564 miles

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

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

bonnet catch handle and cable not attached

Fail 30 May 2013 186,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

bonnet catch handle and cable not attached

Fail 14 May 2012 180,478 miles

Bonnet release cable stiff

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/r handbrake working slower than o/s/r

Pass 14 May 2012 180,478 miles

Bonnet release cable stiff

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r handbrake working slower than o/s/r

Pass 16 May 2011 174,543 miles

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

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

slight lift o/s front lower ball joint

Fail 16 May 2011 174,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

slight lift o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 12 May 2010 164,666 miles

offside and nearside front bottm ball joints have lift in them within tollerance

Fail 17 Apr 2010 164,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY WITHIN TOLLERANCES

Pass 8 Apr 2009 135,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 135,710 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 116,516 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 UDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UDK, 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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What year was RA05 UDK registered?

RA05 UDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is RA05 UDK safe to buy?

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