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LT05 VWT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

243,115 mi
Last recorded243,115 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 243,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2024 240,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 237,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 235,095 miles

underside rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2022 235,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

underside rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2021 233,050 miles

bonnet hard to open

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2021 233,043 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet hard to open

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2020 231,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 228,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 228,279 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2018 228,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2017 227,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust corroded

osf seat belt slow to return

Pass 16 Sep 2015 215,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust rusty

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 213,182 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 213,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 184,895 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 172,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 148,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 128,158 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,974 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 77,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/S/R light lens cracked on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,298 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R light lens cracked on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,060 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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LT05 VWT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LT05 VWT, 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 LT05 VWT registered?

LT05 VWT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is LT05 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 VWT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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