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MA05 FZV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

253,211 mi
Last recorded253,211 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 253,211 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 241,020 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 230,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 213,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 201,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear bumper missing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 201,016 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear bumper missing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 155,138 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 127,132 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 120,160 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakepedal has slight side to side movement

brakepipes covered

exhaust system corroded

offside front indicator lens repaired and covered in tape and slightly damaged

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front ball joints

windscreen has slight stonechip cracks and slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2010 120,160 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

brakepedal has slight side to side movement

brakepipes covered

exhaust system corroded

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2009 208,412 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

handbrake could do with ajustment

Pass 15 Mar 2008 142,960 miles

o/s/r bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre close to limit

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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MA05 FZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA05 FZV, 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 MA05 FZV registered?

MA05 FZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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