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GL05 CYC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

407,570 mi
Last recorded407,570 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 407,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake water shield back plate slightly oil coated (possible hub oil sea l ?) (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 400,834 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 396,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 391,731 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 383,088 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 367,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 339,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 303,626 miles

Nearside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the otter edge

Rear exhaust tail pipe is corroded and pepper holed

Steering wheel covering is loose around the frame

Fail 10 Jun 2015 303,625 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the otter edge

Rear exhaust tail pipe is corroded and pepper holed

Steering wheel covering is loose around the frame

Fail 2 Jul 2014 272,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering wheel cover loose around frame

Pass 2 Jul 2014 272,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering wheel cover loose around frame

Pass 27 Jun 2013 242,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 209,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 209,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 174,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 139,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pedal has some travel but may be pads need bedding in as all new

nearside rear mud guard has part missing

nearside rear top light unit cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2010 139,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

brake pedal has some travel but may be pads need bedding in as all new

nearside rear mud guard has part missing

nearside rear top light unit cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2009 110,822 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 110,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,998 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GL05 CYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL05 CYC, 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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GL05 CYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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