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WG55 XDN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,101 mi
Last recorded137,101 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 137,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 133,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 126,448 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 119,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure in holder (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper end cap missing (Damage in area) (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 101,325 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak also soft in operation (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,445 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,445 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 83,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,860 miles

front brake pads getting low. o/s/f side light lens broken but not showing white light.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,228 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

vacaum pipe not secure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,831 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,272 miles

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

n/s front side marker inop

Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,271 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

n/s front side marker inop

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,863 miles

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 XDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WG55 XDN, 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 WG55 XDN registered?

WG55 XDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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