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AF05 OAL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,584 mi
Last recorded102,584 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 102,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,862 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 98,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,523 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished sidewalls, cords not yet visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 72,943 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished sidewalls, cords not yet visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,473 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 63,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,751 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,945 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,918 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,446 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 14,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 12,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,385 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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AF05 OAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 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 AF05 OAL, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 OAL registered?

AF05 OAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AF05 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 OAL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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