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GX05 FCA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,985 mi
Last recorded133,985 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 133,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 132,996 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 130,822 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 128,227 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 125,386 miles

O/s rear hub seal is leaking

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 124,759 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure by battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 120,333 miles

All 4 discs are rusty

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s rear oil seal has slight seepage

Fail 6 Nov 2019 120,328 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake centre pivot siezed (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All 4 discs are rusty

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s rear oil seal has slight seepage

Pass 13 Oct 2018 119,400 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 119,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 111,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working 1x LLB380 (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,286 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres VERY BADLY worn on their edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,168 miles

Both front tyres wearing on their inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 99,168 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Both front tyres wearing on their inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,799 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,835 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,254 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 59,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,050 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,919 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,076 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,076 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 FCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FCA, 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 GX05 FCA registered?

GX05 FCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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