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MK05 XPL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,305 mi
Last recorded156,305 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 156,305 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 156,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamo (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 143,123 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 124,391 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 4 May 2016 124,391 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 110,804 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 110,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,409 miles

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,096 miles

adv on high parking brake travel

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,819 miles

adv on both rear tyres on 2.m

adv on hand brake travel high

adv on o/s/f head light as chip in the lens

Fail 17 Feb 2009 45,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv on both rear tyres on 2.m

adv on hand brake travel high

adv on o/s/f head light as chip in the lens

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,605 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 30,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MK05 XPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK05 XPL, 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 MK05 XPL registered?

MK05 XPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is MK05 XPL safe to buy?

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