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CE05 LHJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,232 mi
Last recorded61,232 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 61,232 miles

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

Light corrosion on underside

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive door has corrosion at the bottom

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise to have replaced (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,589 miles

Lift at offside and nearside lower ball joints.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2025 60,589 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lift at offside and nearside lower ball joints.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 59,509 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,752 miles

Brake pipe to nearside front corroding.

Lift at offside and nearside lower swivels.

Parking brake not releasing fully on nearside : - recommend attention a.s.a.p.

Rear brake discs severely corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2023 58,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe to nearside front corroding.

Lift at offside and nearside lower swivels.

Parking brake not releasing fully on nearside : - recommend attention a.s.a.p.

Rear brake discs severely corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe leaking approx 450mm from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Band of corrosion around 50% of disc outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Band of corrosion around 40% of disc outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Band of corrosion around 40% of disc outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in sidewall and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight seepage from Rack end cap (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,717 miles

Nearside One side marker not working

Warning light one dashboard covered with tap

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,123 miles

1 nearside side marker not working

bonnet release handle broken

steering rack damp

warning light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,346 miles

Evidence of leak on steering rack

Near side front tyre low outer edge

Near side front tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 50,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Evidence of leak on steering rack

Near side front tyre low outer edge

Near side front tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 47,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long travel on park brakes

Fail 6 May 2015 47,685 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long travel on park brakes

n/s fog inop

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,789 miles

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

all brake discs worn

lift in both front swivels

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,306 miles

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

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,988 miles

front and rear discs corroeded

lift in both front lower swivels

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,791 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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CE05 LHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc 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 CE05 LHJ, 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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CE05 LHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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