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RA05 XDM

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

204,719 mi
Last recorded204,719 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 204,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 194,499 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has slight corrosion on sills and wheel arches

Pass 16 Mar 2021 191,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 189,007 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 18 Mar 2019 185,823 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 185,779 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 183,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 182,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 180,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 178,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 177,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 May 2014 177,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 157,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2012 150,775 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 150,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 134,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 121,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,439 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 XDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 XDM registered?

RA05 XDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is RA05 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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