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GJ05 FBL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

257,327 mi
Last recorded257,327 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 257,327 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 24 Mar 2020 256,810 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 256,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 255,242 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 255,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 254,243 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 254,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 251,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 251,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 247,826 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bind when turned by hand

oil leak

windscreen damage

Fail 15 Mar 2016 247,826 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bind when turned by hand

oil leak

spare tyre and offside front tyre bald on edge

windscreen damage

Pass 18 Mar 2015 242,011 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 241,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 232,876 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre devoid of tread pattern on outer shoulder

spare tyre devoid of tread pattern on outer shoulder

Fail 19 Mar 2014 232,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre devoid of tread pattern on outer shoulder

spare tyre devoid of tread pattern on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Mar 2013 222,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

movement detected at both sides front anti roll bar d bushes & both sides front drop link bushes not considered to be excessive .

Fail 20 Mar 2013 222,954 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

movement detected at both sides front anti roll bar d bushes & both sides front drop link bushes not considered to be excessive .

Pass 19 Mar 2012 213,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 213,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 206,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 189,749 miles

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

Slight play in off side front anti roll bar "D" bush

Fail 2 Mar 2010 189,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Slight play in off side front anti roll bar "D" bush

Pass 27 Mar 2009 171,192 miles

Clutch noisey in operation (depressed)

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

Slight damage to near side rear lamp unit

Stone chip damage to off side head lamp

Fail 25 Mar 2009 171,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Clutch noisey in operation (depressed)

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

Slight damage to near side rear lamp unit

Stone chip damage to off side head lamp

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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GJ05 FBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ05 FBL, 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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GJ05 FBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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