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GL05 LRF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,900 mi
Last recorded130,900 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 130,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 127,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 122,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,181 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 114,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,517 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,955 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 92,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,106 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre wearing and flat spots inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,719 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 40,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,841 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 25,777 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

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

both wiper blade rubbers ends split / deteriorated rubbers

middle tipper body pump leaks fluid slightly area???

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,777 miles

Oil leak

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

both wiper blade rubbers ends split / deteriorated rubbers

middle tipper body pump leaks fluid slightly area???

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,739 miles

both front roof marker lamps inoperative

near side rear number plate lamp fitted/may not illuminate total number plate area????

Fail 17 Jun 2008 19,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front roof marker lamps inoperative

near side rear number plate lamp fitted/may not illuminate total number plate area????

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 LRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRF, 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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What year was GL05 LRF registered?

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

Is GL05 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 LRF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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