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RF55 UMS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,819 mi
Last recorded169,819 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 169,819 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

advise nearside front lower ball joint play

advise nearside wing repeater

advise off side front drop link rubbers

advise off side track rod end

advise windscreen

Fail 29 Dec 2015 169,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

advise nearside front lower ball joint play

advise nearside wing repeater

advise off side front drop link rubbers

advise off side track rod end

advise windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2014 146,545 miles

rusty vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2014 146,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rusty vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2013 130,257 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outersills corroded .

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal has a lot of travel .but functions o.k .at time of test .advise investigation .

front windscreen dirty on inside .

Fail 4 Dec 2013 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both outersills corroded .

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal has a lot of travel .but functions o.k .at time of test .advise investigation .

front windscreen dirty on inside .

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,575 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 116,575 miles

Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 103,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r bumper cap missing .n/s/r wheel has rubbing noise when rotated .steering rack has movement on both sides .

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 75,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,719 miles

near side wing repeter broken but not showing white light

off side steering rack inner ball end worn

Fail 27 Oct 2008 59,719 miles

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

near side wing repeter broken but not showing white light

off side steering rack inner ball end worn

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 UMS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RF55 UMS, 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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RF55 UMS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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