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GX05 FBN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

437,331 mi
Last recorded437,331 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 437,331 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides steps corroded

electrical wiring slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2018 432,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 429,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 413,712 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 413,712 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 401,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 400,943 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 17 Jul 2014 400,943 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 29 Aug 2013 374,751 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 374,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 339,822 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 291,093 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 241,331 miles

bonnet stay damaged and broken

o/s/r tyre wearing from inner wall

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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GX05 FBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX05 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 FBN registered?

GX05 FBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is GX05 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 FBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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