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AT55 SET

2006 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

252,709 mi
Last recorded252,709 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT55 SET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 252,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 252,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 252,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 252,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 252,200 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 252,068 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 252,068 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Fume leak in cab from blowing injector

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 252,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 243,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 243,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 230,071 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 230,071 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 221,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 209,735 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 194,861 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 194,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 185,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 171,223 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 155,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 133,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 109,730 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 109,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Rear brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,331 miles

n/s/rear outer down to 3mm

o/s/front tyre down to 2mm on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2009 84,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear outer down to 3mm

o/s/front tyre down to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,227 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,031 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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AT55 SET is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AT55 SET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AT55 SET registered?

AT55 SET is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AT55 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT55 SET shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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