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WG55 XDU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,100 mi
Last recorded136,100 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 XDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 136,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,670 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 99,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,954 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 80,954 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,054 miles

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

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 XDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

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

Is WG55 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 XDU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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