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RY55 FRP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,806 mi
Last recorded72,806 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 72,806 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 69,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 66,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 65,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 65,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 64,830 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 60,280 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 58,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 55,821 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,983 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,821 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,575 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,969 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Dec 2009 38,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,211 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 37,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 FRP 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 85%.

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 FRP, 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 RY55 FRP registered?

RY55 FRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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