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VN55 XCE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,271 mi
Last recorded119,271 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 119,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on the dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s outer sill corroded with in 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s outer sill corroded at the front below door and at the rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel behind bumper corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

rear bumper and side panel damaged and taped up

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,250 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 116,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on dash (1.6 (b))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,089 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner O/S/F inner track rod has slight play

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

Offside Rear O/S/R door check strap missing

Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped at o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 115,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator bulb showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s/r brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f indicator showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired brake load sensing valve control rod missing (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear exhaust pipe broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front bumper loose held on with cable tie

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped at o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,591 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket partially broken / parts of the system deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded/holed ,not structural

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 113,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket partially broken / parts of the system deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded/holed ,not structural

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,532 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket partially broken

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded/holed,not structural

Nearside rear tyre perishing within tread

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 110,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play When under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged From A.B.S pump to offside front hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Efficiency very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket partially broken

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded/holed,not structural

Nearside rear tyre perishing within tread

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,382 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 105,340 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front marker lamp not working

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,853 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 102,853 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,249 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,719 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 88,403 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,338 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 47,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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VN55 XCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN55 XCE, 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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VN55 XCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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