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FN05 CVR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,751 mi
Last recorded196,751 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 CVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 196,751 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear both tyres over 10 years old

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS & OS ()

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

hand brake has Excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 4 Jun 2025 196,744 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

various metal brake pipes covered in grease

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2024 185,454 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Apr 2024 185,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 May 2023 171,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainline front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slight slow

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

bonnet release lever missing but still can be opened

parking brake just met requirement 16% may require adjust or repair

Fail 19 Apr 2023 171,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked can see cords in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainline front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slight slow

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

bonnet release lever missing but still can be opened

Pass 5 Jun 2021 159,237 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2021 159,219 miles

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 135,866 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 120,732 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 113,060 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 111,988 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 110,744 miles

foot brake travel

play in off side suspension joints

Fail 11 May 2015 110,766 miles

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

foot brake travel

play in off side suspension joints

Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,024 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,103 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,095 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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FN05 CVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FN05 CVR, 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 FN05 CVR registered?

FN05 CVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is FN05 CVR safe to buy?

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