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FY05 EFH

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,653 mi
Last recorded181,653 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 181,653 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 179,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 176,237 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 172,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 167,302 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 161,416 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 161,416 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 157,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 157,344 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 151,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 145,745 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 145,745 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 138,892 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 138,891 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 131,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,898 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,217 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,257 miles

both front shock absorbers going weak

exhaust poor condition

slight play both rear anti-roll bar bushes and links

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,718 miles

o/s door catch faulty on 1st catch

Fail 13 Jan 2010 77,717 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

o/s door catch faulty on 1st catch

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,720 miles

offside sidemarker lamp loose

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,460 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 63,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FY05 EFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc 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 FY05 EFH, 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 FY05 EFH registered?

FY05 EFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 EFH safe to buy?

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