2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volkswagen Lt MOT pass rate and common faults

265 MOT tests in 2024. 54.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.3%
Failed or needed repairs45.7%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 265 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.9%
  2. Headlamp: not working on main beam6.8%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam6.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.8%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes50.9%
  2. Lights & electrics50.9%
  3. Body & chassis15.8%
  4. Suspension13.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Steering6.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  8. Tyres5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn13.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2006 Volkswagen Lt cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 17)51.6%246 tests
2024 pass rate (age 18)54.3%265 tests
Change in one year+2.7 pointsaverage car: −0.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2006 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 fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2006 Volkswagen Lt?

In 2024, 54.3% of 2006 Volkswagen Lt cars passed their MOT first time, across 265 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volkswagen Lt?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp: not working on main beam; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Lt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Lt getting worse with age?

In 2023, 51.6% passed first time. In 2024, 54.3% passed (+2.7 points). An average car that age changed by −0.0 points, so the 2006 Volkswagen Lt is ageing better than average.