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. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam7.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  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. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.6%
  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%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2005 Volkswagen Lt cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 18)53.1%365 tests
2024 pass rate (age 19)56.6%362 tests
Change in one year+3.5 pointsaverage car: +0.3 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2005 Volkswagen Lt is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; position lamp: not working. 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).

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Lt getting worse with age?

In 2023, 53.1% passed first time. In 2024, 56.6% passed (+3.5 points). An average car that age changed by +0.3 points, so the 2005 Volkswagen Lt is ageing better than average.