2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Volkswagen Lt MOT pass rate and common faults

362 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test153,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 362 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam7.2%
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam5.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.6%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics57.7%
  2. Brakes48.1%
  3. Suspension17.4%
  4. Body & chassis10.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Tyres4.4%
  7. Steering3.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Volkswagen Lt?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2005 Volkswagen Lt cars passed their MOT first time, across 362 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Volkswagen Lt?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Lt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).