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MX05 CTE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,792 mi
Last recorded150,792 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 150,792 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

offside rear and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Fail 30 Oct 2017 150,792 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

offside rear and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Apr 2015 149,288 miles

behind rear bumper split and corroded

damage to n/s/r and o/s/r bumper

general condition of top side of vehicle is very poor

key broken in ignition but steering lock still functions

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

rear footbrake readings low

warning light displayed on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2015 149,286 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

behind rear bumper split and corroded

damage to n/s/r and o/s/r bumper

general condition of top side of vehicle is very poor

key broken in ignition but steering lock still functions

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

rear footbrake readings low

warning light displayed on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2014 141,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 129,909 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 114,795 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 114,795 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,867 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 122,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 16,177 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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MX05 CTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

MX05 CTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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