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RA55 FSF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 FSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,012 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 89,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 87,132 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre date stamped 2007

Nearside headlight beam image only just visable

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2010

Fail 24 Apr 2024 87,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre date stamped 2007

Nearside headlight beam image only just visable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2010

Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,978 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2023 84,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,365 miles

Nearside Front tyre date stamped 2007

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2010

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 83,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre date stamped 2007

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2010

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 82,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,287 miles

Nearside Front shocker internal wear

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

n/s front headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2019 80,287 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker internal wear

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

n/s front headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,782 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 78,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2017 78,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 75,622 miles

Severe engine oil leak.

Fail 12 May 2016 75,619 miles

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

Severe engine oil leak.

Pass 21 May 2015 71,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 71,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,952 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front wipers will need changing soon

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,337 miles

amber light flashing on dash

Fail 10 Oct 2012 44,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

amber light flashing on dash

Pass 17 May 2011 43,030 miles

n/s rear lense damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,047 miles

n/s rear light lense cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2010 55,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,439 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 42,439 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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RA55 FSF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RA55 FSF, 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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RA55 FSF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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