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SL05 RDU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,593 mi
Last recorded142,593 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 RDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 142,593 miles

Nearside steering rack seaping

Offside Inner and outer sill corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 136,751 miles

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 135,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,321 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 131,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,650 miles

CLUTCH anti slip missing

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,684 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipe corrosion is just passable'

Fail 8 Dec 2017 106,612 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipe corrosion is just passable'

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,412 miles

frt antiroll bar bushes worn

handbrake effort getting low

rear discs rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2015 97,581 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 97,542 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front anti roll bar bushes

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,703 miles

slight play in both front anti rollbar d bushes

wipers slightly worn

Pass 30 May 2013 85,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 81,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 77,957 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 77,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,788 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 73,732 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 71,517 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 70,169 miles

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

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

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

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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SL05 RDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SL05 RDU, 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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SL05 RDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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