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RY54 WTX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

214,178 mi
Last recorded214,178 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 WTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 214,178 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear differential bearings noisy & rough when wheels are rotated

Fail 26 Jan 2026 214,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage broken off (1.1.17 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear differential bearings noisy & rough when wheels are rotated

Pass 28 Jan 2025 208,086 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 202,265 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 202,254 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 195,421 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 189,852 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 189,852 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 185,775 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 185,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 180,888 miles

under-body slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2019 175,805 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 170,329 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 166,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp unit lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 160,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 160,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 155,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 149,598 miles

Front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

Slight play in both front lower anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2014 149,598 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

Slight play in both front lower anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2013 138,664 miles

Exhaust tail pipe rusted off and end missing

Fail 25 Jan 2013 138,664 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe rusted off and end missing

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 130,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,180 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 122,164 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,321 miles

Engine oil leak, suspected rocker cover gasket

N/S/F Centre anti-roll bar bush warn

Pass 21 Jan 2009 109,392 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 109,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,848 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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RY54 WTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RY54 WTX, 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 RY54 WTX registered?

RY54 WTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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