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RF55 XWX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,407 mi
Last recorded128,407 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 128,407 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch insecure rear door (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 101,475 miles

N/S/R Tyre Deteriorated Cracks / Splits In Tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 101,301 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Deteriorated Cracks / Splits In Tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,455 miles

Both Rear Brakes Slight Bind

N/S/R Tyre Deteriorated Cracks In Tread No Cords Expossed

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pinion Oil Seal Leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,299 miles

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

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

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

Both Rear Brakes Slight Bind

N/S/R Tyre Deteriorated Cracks In Tread No Cords Expossed

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pinion Oil Seal Leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r lense cracked not emiting white light

Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,129 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 59,129 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 44,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 37,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,500 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 XWX 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 69.2%.

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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

RF55 XWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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