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RY05 LMX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,635 mi
Last recorded141,635 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,635 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Wipers only work on fast speed.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 141,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Wipers only work on fast speed.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,154 miles

Corrosion to offside rear of cab.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front shock has slight play in gland bush.

Offside front shock has slight play in gland bush.

Rear exhaust pipe corroded around mounting point.

nearside front body mounting bolts loose.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 137,304 miles

Both front shocks have slight play in gland bush.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front body mounting bolt loose.

Nearside seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged.

Wipers only work on fast speed.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 137,304 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lens damaged. (1.3.2e)

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

Both front shocks have slight play in gland bush.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front body mounting bolt loose.

Nearside seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged.

Wipers only work on fast speed.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 134,052 miles

Crack in offside front body mounting bracket.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Buckle damaged. (5.2.2a)

Nearside front body bolts loose.

Wipers only work on intermittent and fast

Fail 21 Apr 2016 134,052 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Crack in offside front body mounting bracket.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Buckle damaged. (5.2.2a)

Nearside front body bolts loose.

Wipers only work on intermittent and fast

Pass 20 Apr 2015 130,873 miles

front body damaged

lower front ball joints worn

n/s rear hub oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 130,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front body damaged

front roll bar bushes worn

lower front ball joints worn

n/s rear hub oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,692 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear wing damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 122,812 miles

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

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

front body damaged

n/s rear wing damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2013 122,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front body damaged

n/s rear wing damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,365 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 120,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on outside

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 119,447 miles

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

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

rear n/s/r wing damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2011 119,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear n/s/r wing damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2010 111,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,394 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 73,394 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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 LMX 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 60%.

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 LMX, 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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RY05 LMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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