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CU05 FTE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (26 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.3%

Mileage

395,409 mi
Last recorded395,409 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 395,409 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 394,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 392,023 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 392,019 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 391,920 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 389,018 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 383,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 378,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 374,120 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 371,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 368,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 368,095 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 362,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 360,639 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 353,856 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 350,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016
Pass 1 Oct 2015 328,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 314,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 288,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 232,100 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 179,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 144,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 111,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 838,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,850 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 FTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.3%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

CU05 FTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is CU05 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 FTE shows 27 tests with a 96.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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