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MX05 CUU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

161,933 mi
Last recorded161,933 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 CUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 161,933 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack End (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body Support Bracing Corroded And Holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 161,880 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Rear Most Seat - Buckle Not Latching After Operation (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack End (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body Support Bracing Corroded And Holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 154,089 miles

O/S/R BODY CORROSION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Entrance/exit step significantly damaged FLOOR LIFTING (9.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/R BODY CORROSION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 153,209 miles

REAR SECTION OF BODY IN POOR CONDITION CORRODED

Fail 13 Mar 2020 153,201 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger grab handle insecure behind nearside rear seat (9.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Left hand side single seat (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear section of body corroded in poor condition

oil cap missing

Pass 16 Mar 2019 151,284 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 151,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

tyre underinflated

Pass 20 Feb 2018 148,429 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 148,428 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 145,420 miles

Entrance/exit step anti-slip provision damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. anti slip mat lifting at edge (6.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 142,797 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

all rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2015 138,404 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 138,404 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,719 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 134,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 106,464 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 106,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,383 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 88,383 miles

Speed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,042 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 60,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,378 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,233 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 47,233 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

both rear spring. leafs out off alignment

offside rear top brake light in-op

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 9,683 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 CUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 MX05 CUU, 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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MX05 CUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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