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WG55 XEA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

303,545 mi
Last recorded303,545 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 303,545 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 303,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision incomplete

front leaf spring corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 286,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

slight damage to n/s outer sill section

slight damage to n/s/r lamp lense

slight mist of oil from power steering resisvoir outer housing

warning light on dash with black tape covering (yellow)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 286,043 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wiper washer jet not working, but has enough water from n/s/f wiper washer jet

slight damage to n/s outer sill section

slight damage to n/s/r lamp lense

slight mist of oil from power steering resisvoir outer housing

warning light on dash with black tape covering (yellow)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 250,714 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack arms have slight play in fixings

Fail 5 Nov 2012 250,714 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack arms have slight play in fixings

Pass 8 Nov 2011 207,666 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 207,664 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 157,648 miles

Oil leak front of engine

Fail 8 Nov 2010 157,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak front of engine

Pass 5 Nov 2009 108,139 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 108,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,453 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 75,453 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

WG55 XEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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