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CU05 FTN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,011 mi
Last recorded193,011 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 FTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 193,011 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 192,932 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 190,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 187,457 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Reg Plate damaged

Central Rear Upper Prop-shaft mount rubber slight cracks

Nearside Bonnet pull lever detached from side panel

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Upper Exhaust box outer skin s/deterioration & Exhaust joint/clamp slight blow

Offside Upper Wiring - needs tidying - inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Oil leaks Inter cooler hose and other areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator Fan cover damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2023 187,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear lights NOT working (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Reg Plate damaged

Central Rear Upper Prop-shaft mount rubber slight cracks

Nearside Bonnet pull lever detached from side panel

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Upper Exhaust box outer skin s/deterioration & Exhaust joint/clamp slight blow

Offside Upper Wiring - needs tidying - inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Oil leaks Inter cooler hose and other areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator Fan cover damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2022 181,515 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 181,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 173,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading ( 66 ) (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading ( 178 ) (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 163,852 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 154,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 154,067 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,895 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 127,895 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,710 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking 1957015c

Fail 16 Feb 2015 124,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

long travel in handbrake

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking 1957015c

Pass 24 Feb 2014 120,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 116,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,548 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,673 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,308 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 FTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FTN, 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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CU05 FTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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