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RF55 ARU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,378 mi
Last recorded168,378 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ARU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 168,378 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 163,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 162,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 158,305 miles

Please note: Rear brake discs worn slightly.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,452 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 154,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 152,915 miles

rear brakes are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 148,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 167,908 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 167,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 166,084 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 166,065 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 163,570 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 163,553 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 161,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 157,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 154,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 152,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 129,205 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 128,072 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,587 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 71,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,154 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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RF55 ARU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF55 ARU, 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

How do I check the history of RF55 ARU?

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What year was RF55 ARU registered?

RF55 ARU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is RF55 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 ARU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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