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WH04 TUG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

262,247 mi
Last recorded262,247 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 TUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 262,247 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to bodywork

o/s reverse light not working

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2026 262,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to bodywork

o/s reverse light not working

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2025 254,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to all of the vehicle body

Fail 16 Jan 2025 253,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to all of the vehicle body

Pass 1 Feb 2024 244,814 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel windscreen wiper motor mount has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 244,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust box loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury doors both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security windscreen wiper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

travel to hand brake lever

Pass 23 Dec 2022 234,192 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment slight travel on lever (1.1.18 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front wiper mounting under windscreen corroded

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips over screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play inside shock casing, bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play inside shock casing, bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both doors corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 234,167 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front wiper mounting under windscreen corroded

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips over screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play inside shock casing, bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play inside shock casing, bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both doors corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 225,402 miles

Offside Rear Door corroded

Steering wheel rubber damaged exposing steering wheel frame

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake lever (1.1.18 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Underbody corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Door corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 224,559 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer panel to inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer panel to inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake lever (1.1.18 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Underbody corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Door corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Door corroded

Steering wheel rubber damaged exposing steering wheel frame

Pass 22 Dec 2020 219,438 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Font to back both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Doors corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 219,410 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Font to back both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Doors corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 209,256 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery Tray Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearing Testing Advice Limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips To Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hub Seal Leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2019 209,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken After Front Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery Tray Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearing Testing Advice Limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips To Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hub Seal Leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2018 199,271 miles

Nearside Rear WELDING REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL - REAR MOST OF ARCH

Fail 14 Dec 2018 199,245 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under N/S/ Rear Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Bonnet catch broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 188,854 miles

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

N/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency just met 16%

Fail 11 Dec 2017 188,708 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative linkage missing (3.6.E.3)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency just met 16%

Pass 15 Dec 2016 175,545 miles

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency just met 16%

Fail 13 Dec 2016 175,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 160,962 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 160,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 153,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,470 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 141,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 124,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 115,472 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 115,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,994 miles

mirror backings damaged

o/s/r side marker lamp inop

Fail 26 Oct 2010 110,994 miles

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

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

mirror backings damaged

o/s/r side marker lamp inop

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,769 miles

chip in n/s headlamp

Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,056 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

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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WH04 TUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WH04 TUG, 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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WH04 TUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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