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AP05 FUM

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

225,004 mi
Last recorded225,004 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 225,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 221,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 221,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 218,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 218,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 216,003 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 212,630 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 212,520 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 208,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 203,280 miles

Handbrake high

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 198,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear..... (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front........ (5.1.3 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp not working........

Pass 13 Aug 2018 193,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded........ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 in engine bay........ (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff........ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front........ (5.1.3 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp not working........

Pass 17 Aug 2017 187,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 187,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 177,081 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 177,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 163,981 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 163,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 156,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 156,767 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 140,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 131,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 114,147 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,272 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,013 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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AP05 FUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP05 FUM, 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.

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What year was AP05 FUM registered?

AP05 FUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is AP05 FUM safe to buy?

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