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MX05 CPE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

240,872 mi
Last recorded240,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 CPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 240,872 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 240,872 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 236,222 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 May 2025 236,221 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 233,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 233,345 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 227,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 222,882 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 222,866 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 214,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 206,769 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 198,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 189,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 177,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 165,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 152,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 131,571 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,949 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,147 miles

o/s parking brake not up to known standard

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,049 miles

n/s parking brake not up to known standard

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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MX05 CPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MX05 CPE, 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

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What year was MX05 CPE registered?

MX05 CPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is MX05 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 CPE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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