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RE05 DTN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

195,679 mi
Last recorded195,679 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 195,679 miles

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

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2024 195,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod on rack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 195,452 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded cross member (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded crossmember (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system on load sensor (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod on rack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 195,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front to rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 195,195 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front to rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 194,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 194,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 194,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 194,440 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 193,801 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f shocks becoming worn

Fail 7 Oct 2020 193,801 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

o/s/f & n/s/f shocks becoming worn

Pass 18 Sep 2019 193,238 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 193,236 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 191,903 miles

1. Oil leak on engine. 2. Slight damp on back pf n/s/r hub.

4. Slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 191,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

1. Oil leak on engine. 2. Slight damp on back pf n/s/r hub.

4. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 189,583 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Aug 2017 189,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Oct 2015 186,853 miles

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE TO CALIPER TWISTED.

N/S INNER TRACK CONTROL ROD JOINT WORN OR LOOSE IN END OF RACK.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 185,689 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 185,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 182,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 179,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 169,074 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 169,071 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 141,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 108,545 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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RE05 DTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RE05 DTN, 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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RE05 DTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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