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RA55 FSO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 166,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s/f sidelight dim

part of rear bumper missing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 166,981 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

long travel on parking brake lever

o/s/f sidelight dim

part of rear bumper missing

Pass 10 Nov 2012 156,660 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s/f seatbelt buckle plastic cover damaged

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 7 Nov 2012 156,659 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s/f seatbelt buckle plastic cover damaged

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 122,164 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 122,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,919 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,064 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge. Tyre tread close to legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,659 miles

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

traces of oil round both rear brake back plates

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 FSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSO, 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 RA55 FSO registered?

RA55 FSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is RA55 FSO safe to buy?

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