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GX05 FBU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

267,092 mi
Last recorded267,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 267,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 263,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 263,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 262,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 259,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 244,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 241,215 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 23,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 235,481 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 235,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 233,374 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 233,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 214,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 190,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 166,534 miles

Prop bearing rubber starting to crack

Pass 8 Jul 2011 139,504 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 139,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 88,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,477 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,569 miles

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 FBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GX05 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

GX05 FBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is GX05 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 FBU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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