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CU05 FTA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

251,578 mi
Last recorded251,578 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 FTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 251,578 miles

power steering noisey in opperation

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passenger seats removed at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 251,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passenger seats removed at time of test ()

power steering noisey in opperation

Pass 12 Nov 2021 243,551 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passenger seats missing ()

hand brake lever no reserve travel

Fail 8 Nov 2021 243,165 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passenger seats missing ()

hand brake lever no reserve travel

Pass 22 Nov 2020 230,755 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 230,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 175,106 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passenger seats missing ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 174,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passenger seats missing ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 138,521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,885 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 117,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,424 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 103,114 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 924,343 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,283 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 694,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 580,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,695 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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CU05 FTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc 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 CU05 FTA, 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 CU05 FTA registered?

CU05 FTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is CU05 FTA safe to buy?

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