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FJ05 WEV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

343,725 mi
Last recorded343,725 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 WEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 343,725 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 334,901 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 326,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 312,247 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 312,234 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 293,325 miles

Front and rear plates discoloured

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight inner rack play

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underseal applied to chassis in parts

Fail 11 Jul 2022 293,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear plates discoloured

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight inner rack play

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underseal applied to chassis in parts

Pass 13 Aug 2018 293,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 160,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 160,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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FJ05 WEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ05 WEV, 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 FJ05 WEV registered?

FJ05 WEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is FJ05 WEV safe to buy?

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