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RK55 TVT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,390 mi
Last recorded128,390 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 TVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 128,390 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 123,189 miles

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

immobiliser light is on

offside rear light has slight damage

Fail 10 Sep 2015 123,189 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear light has slight damage

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 113,090 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 113,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,409 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to both rear light clusters not effecting function

Fail 21 Sep 2012 104,409 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to both rear light clusters not effecting function

Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,771 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 96,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,911 miles

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

advice cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2010 83,911 miles

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

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

advice cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 70,149 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 70,133 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,732 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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RK55 TVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RK55 TVT, 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 RK55 TVT registered?

RK55 TVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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