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RN05 ATV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,626 mi
Last recorded201,626 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ATV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 201,626 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

doors lower taped

Fail 12 Nov 2025 201,626 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

doors lower taped

Pass 28 Nov 2024 200,315 miles

Door taped

Fail 15 Nov 2024 200,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 198,832 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 198,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 197,695 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 196,998 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 196,996 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 195,226 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 195,226 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 192,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 188,381 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 188,381 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 178,161 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 178,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 166,743 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 166,743 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 151,876 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 140,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 129,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs slightly rusty

front shocks slightly weak

side marker light loose

slight play rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Apr 2013 129,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs slightly rusty

front shocks slightly weak

side marker light loose

slight play rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2012 118,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,378 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,915 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)

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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RN05 ATV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN05 ATV, 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 RN05 ATV registered?

RN05 ATV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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