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RA55 FSV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,422 mi
Last recorded264,422 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 264,422 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 44 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

several metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 230,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 200,765 miles

near side passenger seat belt buckle temp repair but still sececure

rear bumper has near side end cap missing

Fail 16 Jan 2012 200,740 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side passenger seat belt buckle temp repair but still sececure

rear bumper has near side end cap missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 165,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 127,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 92,556 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,617 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,055 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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RA55 FSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA55 FSV, 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 RA55 FSV registered?

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

Is RA55 FSV safe to buy?

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