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NC05 TPV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,768 mi
Last recorded154,768 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 TPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 154,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 154,767 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 149,827 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 149,827 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected tie rod end inner steering arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 146,091 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 146,077 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper sticking

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

Offside Front inner sterring arm play

Pass 13 Apr 2023 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 140,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has c/box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre to close for repair ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 132,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has c/box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre to close for repair ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,818 miles

hand brake just met

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,656 miles

h brake only just met

Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 110,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,810 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,423 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front blades worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 70,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,619 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NC05 TPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NC05 TPV, 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 NC05 TPV registered?

NC05 TPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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