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FE05 TUY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,509 mi
Last recorded172,509 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 TUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 172,509 miles

Front windscreen wipers

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 172,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front windscreen wipers

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 151,204 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brakes slightly grabbing

offside rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2014 151,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,389 miles

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

Oil leak

accelerator pedal anti-slip pad missing

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall but not deep enough to expose cord or ply

Fail 29 Apr 2013 143,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

accelerator pedal anti-slip pad missing

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall but not deep enough to expose cord or ply

Pass 30 Apr 2012 132,684 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 132,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door damaged around handle / lock area

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2011 131,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 112,249 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

SLIGHT KNOCK DEVELOPING ON STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 4 Mar 2009 90,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,646 miles

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

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

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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FE05 TUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE05 TUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 TUY registered?

FE05 TUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FE05 TUY safe to buy?

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