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WG55 AXU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,351 mi
Last recorded154,351 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 AXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 154,351 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 154,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 154,169 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 154,165 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 153,389 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 15,389 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 153,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 150,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 147,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

high level brake bulb not working

Fail 22 Sep 2014 147,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

high level brake bulb not working

Pass 23 Sep 2013 138,587 miles

bad engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 128,203 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 128,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 122,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 106,142 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s fog light inop

viscous fan seized

Fail 12 Sep 2009 75,982 miles

no vin plate

o/s/r hub seal damp

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti-roll bar bushes slight play

slight play both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play n/s mirror

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

small stone chip w/screen zone a

Pass 12 Sep 2009 75,982 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes slight play

no vin plate

o/s/r hub seal damp

slight play both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play n/s mirror

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

small stone chip w/screen zone a

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,443 miles

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

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

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

all brake pads getting low

slight n/s body damaged

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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WG55 AXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WG55 AXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG55 AXU registered?

WG55 AXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is WG55 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 AXU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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