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GL05 RVK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,683 mi
Last recorded196,683 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 196,683 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

lift to both front ball joints

Pass 1 Nov 2017 291,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to windscreen o/s , not in direct view of road.

handbrake requires adjustment

lift to front ball joints

Fail 1 Nov 2017 291,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to windscreen o/s , not in direct view of road.

handbrake requires adjustment

lift to front ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2016 263,169 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 263,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 240,065 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 215,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 209,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 209,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 201,308 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 201,234 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 189,409 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 153,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 153,018 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,024 miles

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

slight fluid leak around n/s/r hub area

Fail 30 Jun 2008 87,024 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight fluid leak around n/s/r hub 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 RVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

GL05 RVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is GL05 RVK safe to buy?

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