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GY05 CHO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,988 mi
Last recorded151,988 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 151,988 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 137,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 137,367 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 107,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

marker lamps faulty- nearside and offside front/centre not working.nearside cab not working and incomplete. nearside rear not working and offside rear dim. both rear outer side marker lamp lenses are missing (taped over).

nearside mirror arm is loose.

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread (within mot limit).

offside rear fog lamp lens is cracked.

Pass 11 May 2009 107,403 miles

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

marker lamps faulty- nearside and offside front/centre not working.nearside cab not working and incomplete. nearside rear not working and offside rear dim. both rear outer side marker lamp lenses are missing (taped over).

nearside mirror arm is loose.

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread (within mot limit).

offside rear fog lamp lens is cracked.

Pass 13 May 2008 77,054 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 13 May 2008 77,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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GY05 CHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY05 CHO, 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 GY05 CHO registered?

GY05 CHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is GY05 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 CHO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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