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WF55 DFP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

136,980 mi
Last recorded136,980 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 DFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 136,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded and holed front, centre and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking but not effect the brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 136,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded and holed front, centre and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking but not effect the brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sidelamp bright, bulb fitted wrongly

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Bulb fitted wrongly (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,986 miles

Front Offside and nearside brake hose fixings have corroded and are loose in support brackets

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and centre of sill is corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear hub seal has an oil leak, but does not effect the brake disc

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and centre of sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 119,983 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Offside and nearside brake hose fixings have corroded and are loose in support brackets

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and centre of sill is corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear hub seal has an oil leak, but does not effect the brake disc

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and centre of sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded out with prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal - not contaminating brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded out with prescribed areas

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jun 2023 108,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Offside Outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jun 2022 101,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking but not contaminating brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded out with prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jul 2021 96,808 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 96,778 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 94,393 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 94,393 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,571 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,295 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 89,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired linkage broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at 1st and 2nd exhaust hangers from engine (7.1.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 87,145 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,900 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,432 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,694 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 77,686 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,170 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 68,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s marker light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,173 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 62,173 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,416 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

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

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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WF55 DFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WF55 DFP, 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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WF55 DFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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