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RY05 DKX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,012 mi
Last recorded152,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 DKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 152,012 miles

Front Shock absorbers have minimal damping effect

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens cluster slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 152,011 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers have minimal damping effect

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens cluster slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 149,566 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2017 149,566 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2016 147,170 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 147,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 141,391 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,068 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 123,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,864 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s wing mirror glass broken

n/s/f headlight lense cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2013 118,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

n/s wing mirror glass broken

n/s/f headlight lense cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,256 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have slight play in them

n/s/f brake pad warning indercater, wire has broken.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 109,152 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have slight play in them

n/s/f brake pad warning indercater, wire has broken.

turbo intercooler, has a leak and needs replacing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,051 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres scuffing on side walls

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

steering feels heavy

Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

both nearside tyres scuffing on side walls

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

steering feels heavy

Fail 1 Jul 2009 66,985 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,985 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,679 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 33,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RY05 DKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RY05 DKX, 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 RY05 DKX registered?

RY05 DKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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