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MF05 EYJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

206,099 mi
Last recorded206,099 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 206,099 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 201,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer n/s and o/s outer front sill corroded.

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 201,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer n/s and o/s outer front sill corroded.

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 193,346 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 189,035 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 189,035 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 183,930 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 18 May 2016 183,899 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s wiper blade split

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 178,100 miles

Front flexible brake hoses deteriorated/perished.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Imbalance across rear axle (parking brake).

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 19 May 2015 178,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate deteriorated.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre ON legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 20 May 2014 171,852 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 171,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 161,515 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 161,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 152,400 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 152,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 142,931 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 142,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 129,779 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 120,988 miles

Oil leak

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

slight damage to o/s/f indecator unit

slight wear on outer wall of n/s/r tyre

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Fail 10 Jul 2009 120,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

slight damage to o/s/f indecator unit

slight wear on outer wall of n/s/r tyre

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 3 Mar 2008 114,926 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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MF05 EYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MF05 EYJ, 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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MF05 EYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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