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MF05 EYL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,937 mi
Last recorded210,937 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 210,937 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

Oil leak under engine

Steering wheel cover in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2016 210,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

Oil leak under engine

Steering wheel cover in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2015 194,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 173,939 miles

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

Oil leak under engine

Spare wheel removed from carrier

Fail 18 Mar 2013 154,061 miles

ABD warning light on

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

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)

Spare wheel removed from carrier

Pass 18 Mar 2013 154,061 miles

ABD warning light on

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)

Spare wheel removed from carrier

Pass 2 Apr 2012 136,493 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some play in os steering rack bush

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 120,904 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 103,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 103,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,753 miles

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

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 EYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF05 EYL, 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 EYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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