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WF55 DGE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

149,169 mi
Last recorded149,169 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 149,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 148,677 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both wishbone lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 148,676 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both wishbone lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 147,200 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 147,200 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 144,021 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2021 138,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 138,918 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 136,878 miles

steering slightly stiff

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside handbrake performance only just met requirements

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 136,855 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside handbrake performance only just met requirements

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

steering slightly stiff

Pass 10 Sep 2019 133,358 miles

Nearside Front slight play in shock

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

Offside Front slight play in shock

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

rear step heavily corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 133,358 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in shock

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

Offside Front slight play in shock

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

rear step heavily corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,122 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 127,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,918 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 115,784 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,431 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,790 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,790 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,942 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,942 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,766 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,383 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s mirror surround damaged

wipers split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,383 miles

o/s mirror surround damaged

wipers split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,797 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,791 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,695 miles

o/s mirror backing damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,695 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

o/s mirror backing damaged

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,632 miles

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

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 DGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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