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RN54 RYD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 RYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 71,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,881 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 56,302 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 56,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,550 miles

o/s handbrake lower than expected

Fail 25 Apr 2013 50,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 45,928 miles

slight damage to rear doors

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,636 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

strongly advice front discs heavaly corroded!!!

Fail 18 Jan 2011 27,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

strongly advice front discs heavaly corroded!!!

Pass 18 Jan 2010 9,179 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 7,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 7,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 5,864 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 5,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RN54 RYD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RN54 RYD, 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 RN54 RYD registered?

RN54 RYD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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