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RY55 FOU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,972 mi
Last recorded143,972 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 FOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 143,972 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 107,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 93,862 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 93,862 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 76,247 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,692 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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RY55 FOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY55 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY55 FOU registered?

RY55 FOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is RY55 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 FOU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY55 FOU have outstanding finance?

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