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LD05 FOJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,971 mi
Last recorded178,971 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 178,971 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 178,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 166,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 165,383 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 165,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 164,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 162,502 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 134,264 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 134,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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LD05 FOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD05 FOJ, 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

How do I check the history of LD05 FOJ?

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What year was LD05 FOJ registered?

LD05 FOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is LD05 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 FOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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