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LX05 CWG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,144 mi
Last recorded196,144 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 CWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 196,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/r hub seal has slight missting of oil

Fail 24 Oct 2012 195,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

nearside rear axle seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2011 155,701 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 155,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 109,204 miles

nearside handbrake reading low and total efficiency on limit

Fail 25 Oct 2010 109,303 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lift in both front lower suspension joints

nearside handbrake reading low and total efficiency on limit

offside front anti roll bar link end worn

offside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,153 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,874 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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LX05 CWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LX05 CWG, 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 LX05 CWG?

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What year was LX05 CWG registered?

LX05 CWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is LX05 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 CWG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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