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CU05 FTJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

288,687 mi
Last recorded288,687 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 288,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 285,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 282,400 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 282,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 272,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 242,789 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 242,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 210,048 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)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 180,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 146,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 110,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 110,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 824,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,239 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 FTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

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

Is CU05 FTJ safe to buy?

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