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RF55 XWN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

304,153 mi
Last recorded304,153 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 304,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroding

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 301,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 301,855 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 263,286 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 263,285 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 210,625 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 210,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 161,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 124,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 92,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,844 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 77,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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

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 XWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWN, 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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What year was RF55 XWN registered?

RF55 XWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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