2005 Volkswagen LT 2.8L Diesel · PL54 ACV
2005 Volkswagen LT (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 195,423 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL54 ACV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 195,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL54 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lt (PL54 ACV) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
PL54 ACV Mileage History
- 09/11/2022184,376 km
- 22/11/2022184,380 km+4 km
- 23/11/2023186,709 mi
- 27/01/2025189,203 mi+2,494 mi
- 10/01/2026195,423 mi+6,220 mi
Average of roughly 3,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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