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WG05 VXP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

270,114 mi
Last recorded270,114 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 270,114 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front plus offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 270,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front plus offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 260,670 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 260,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 249,553 miles

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 249,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 236,639 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 236,637 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 221,530 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 221,412 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 203,958 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

n/s/f shocker damp

Fail 26 Jun 2014 203,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 28 Jun 2013 184,131 miles

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

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 184,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 162,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 162,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 113,551 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 113,488 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,990 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WG05 VXP 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 52.2%.

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 WG05 VXP, 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 WG05 VXP registered?

WG05 VXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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