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MX05 CRU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,934 mi
Last recorded209,934 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 CRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 209,934 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 209,932 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 185,203 miles

Automatic fire extinguisher system is depressurised

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

Fail 22 May 2012 185,138 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Automatic fire extinguisher system is depressurised

Pass 27 May 2011 158,119 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 132,497 miles

"Lift" found in both front suspension lower ball joints, no lateral movement seen.

Front brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 13 May 2009 107,322 miles

Offside headlamp "chipped", not affecting beam image.

Play in both front lower swivels, not excessive.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,725 miles

TRAVEL AT PARK LEVER,LOWER THAN EXPECTED PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE FIGURES. SLIGHT LIFT AT FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINT

Pass 29 May 2007 54,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,576 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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MX05 CRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CRU, 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 MX05 CRU registered?

MX05 CRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is MX05 CRU safe to buy?

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