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L7 VWV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,779 mi
Last recorded52,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 VWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 52,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 45,337 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 40,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,031 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,028 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2012 25,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 25,799 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,651 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 19,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 17,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,724 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,586 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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L7 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L7 VWV, 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 L7 VWV registered?

L7 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is L7 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 VWV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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