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CV05 BFF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,854 mi
Last recorded131,854 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 131,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side loading cargo door outer skin corroded and partly detached but remains secure

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

Offside Front driver door outer skin corroded and partly detached from frame but no sharp edges exposed

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 125,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Side door advance corrosion to outer door skin

Offside Front Drivers door advance corrosion to outer door skin

Offside Sill corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 121,716 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,610 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 115,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,332 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 108,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,223 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 88,223 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 83,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,417 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear bumper ends missing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,504 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 74,363 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both sides fronts brake pads and discs worn

o/s/r bumper damaged and end cap not fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,840 miles

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

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

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

front discs worn and rusting heavly

nearside wiper not clearing well

towbar has damage around mounting and no locking nuts fitted but may have lock washers

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake warning lamp,on dash

nearside wiper not great

offside mainbeam came on when tapped,been ok since...investigate

Fail 11 Feb 2010 49,334 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake warning lamp,on dash

nearside wiper not great

offside mainbeam came on when tapped,been ok since...investigate

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,171 miles

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

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

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

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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CV05 BFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV05 BFF, 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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CV05 BFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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