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GX05 FCG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

576,767 mi
Last recorded576,767 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 576,767 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

handbrake has little reserve

Pass 14 Aug 2019 560,576 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

handbrake has little reserve

underbody,suspension and sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 541,070 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

indicater stalk worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2017 525,526 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 505,836 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 486,216 miles

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

Front shockes have reduced damping

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

body panels and wheel arches corroded

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 465,781 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes

shockers have reduced damping

Fail 14 Aug 2014 465,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes

shockers have reduced damping

Pass 26 Jun 2013 417,074 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 351,798 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 351,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 279,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 219,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,234 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,078 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 FCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GX05 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

GX05 FCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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