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GL05 CYE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

414,041 mi
Last recorded414,041 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 414,041 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 414,041 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 413,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 403,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slight misshapen

Pass 13 Jul 2018 388,577 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 388,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 366,937 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 346,528 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 327,336 miles

Oil leak

Rear axle half shaft seals are weeping oil

Fail 20 Jul 2015 326,961 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear axle half shaft seals are weeping oil

Fail 15 Jul 2014 297,733 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Horn push may require attention in the near future

Nearside front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside door mirror housing is missing

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

Rear registration plate lamp is damaged and only 50% working

Steering wheel covering is deteriorating and loose around the frame

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 297,733 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Horn push may require attention in the near future

Nearside front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside door mirror housing is missing

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

Rear registration plate lamp is damaged and only 50% working

Steering wheel covering is deteriorating and loose around the frame

Pass 25 Jul 2013 270,592 miles

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

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

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

offside rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 270,592 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2012 237,282 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 205,906 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 171,933 miles

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

Nearside top marker lamp lens broken.

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

Offside seat belt buckle cover missing.

Offside top marker lamp not working.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 171,932 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside top marker lamp lens broken.

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

Offside seat belt buckle cover missing.

Offside top marker lamp not working.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 136,443 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 136,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,793 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 92,793 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 CYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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