2005 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · RY05 VMR
2005 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 184,130 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RY05 VMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/03/2026
- 184,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RY05 VMR Mileage History
- 26/09/2022178,386 mi
- 11/09/2023183,007 mi+4,621 mi
- 03/10/2024184,025 mi+1,018 mi
- 03/10/2024184,025 mi
- 04/03/2026184,130 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 1,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY05 VMR 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 (RY05 VMR) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
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