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FP05 GKU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

281,932 mi
Last recorded281,932 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 GKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 281,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 281,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 278,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 275,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 269,164 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 261,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 254,506 miles

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

Rear parking brake binding

Pass 30 Aug 2019 246,203 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 236,955 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 210,808 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 210,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 196,051 miles

abd light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 168,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 140,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 133,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,524 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 119,524 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 99,202 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,916 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 79,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r seat belt clasp trim broken (sharp edge)

o/s/r half shaft seal weeping

saloom heater exhaust split

Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,780 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 58,762 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,832 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 16,832 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FP05 GKU 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 76%.

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 FP05 GKU, 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 FP05 GKU registered?

FP05 GKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is FP05 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 GKU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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