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RA55 WEX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,378 mi
Last recorded156,378 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 156,378 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 155,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 152,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Section of body corroded an in poor condition

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 148,594 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 141,277 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight travel to hand brake lever

Pass 9 Jun 2021 140,380 miles

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 1 Jun 2020 139,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight travel to hand brake

Fail 1 Jun 2020 139,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight travel to hand brake

Pass 31 Jan 2019 136,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 134,497 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 134,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,880 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 132,880 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 125,793 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 120,023 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,802 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 111,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,665 miles

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

slight play n/s inner track rod

slight play o/s track rod end

steering heavy to turn

Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

slight play n/s inner track rod

slight play o/s track rod end

steering heavy to turn

Pass 31 Oct 2009 81,590 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 81,590 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,296 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 WEX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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