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RY54 XWL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

461,122 mi
Last recorded461,122 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 XWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 461,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 461,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 433,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside body damage

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

parking brake effort just met requirements. it appears adjustment/repair may be needed,

Pass 16 Mar 2024 390,112 miles

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

recommend parking brake lever adjustment

Pass 6 Apr 2023 343,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 289,868 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 231,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 231,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 157,418 miles

Nearside 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 linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 156,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 152,203 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 152,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 142,083 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Offside headlight lens damaged

windscreen cracked along lower edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 142,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Offside headlight lens damaged

windscreen cracked along lower edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 130,278 miles

screen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 10 Mar 2016 130,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

screen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,959 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 117,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs are VERY WORN

front brake pads look low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,839 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 106,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 9 Mar 2013 87,095 miles

Nail in front tyre

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 87,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in front tyre

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,973 miles

osr bumper trim missing

warning lamp on dashboard

Fail 2 Mar 2012 83,969 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

osr bumper trim missing

warning lamp on dashboard

Fail 21 Nov 2011 82,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,619 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 78,617 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear nearside light lens cracked.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,039 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 63,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,513 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 XWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RY54 XWL, 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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RY54 XWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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