2005 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · OY55 GYU
2005 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 94,476 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY55 GYU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 94,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY55 GYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lt (OY55 GYU) between September 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (42 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”.
OY55 GYU Mileage History
- 12/09/200812,262 mi
- 12/09/200812,262 mi
- 13/11/200921,996 mi+9,734 mi
- 13/11/200921,997 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/201133,692 mi+11,695 mi
- 12/04/201133,692 mi
- 18/04/201240,739 mi+7,047 mi
- 20/04/201240,740 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/201342,974 mi+2,234 mi
- 09/06/201446,950 mi+3,976 mi
- 13/06/201446,950 mi
- 18/06/201552,817 mi+5,867 mi
- 23/06/201552,855 mi+38 mi
- 25/10/201662,638 mi+9,783 mi
- 11/04/201871,392 mi+8,754 mi
- 17/04/201871,392 mi
- 17/04/201978,535 mi+7,143 mi
- 23/04/201978,536 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/202085,163 mi+6,627 mi
- 08/09/202085,169 mi+6 mi
- 11/10/202191,504 mi+6,335 mi
- 14/10/202191,505 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/202493,781 mi+2,276 mi
- 15/10/202493,782 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/202594,476 mi+694 mi
- 14/10/202594,476 mi
Average of roughly 4,811 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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