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MX05 CUW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,107 mi
Last recorded45,107 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 CUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 45,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 44,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 43,183 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Jul 2023 40,924 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 36,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 36,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,882 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,767 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,851 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 7,623 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

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 CUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW registered?

MX05 CUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is MX05 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 CUW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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