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OV05 OEB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,484 mi
Last recorded90,484 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 OEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 90,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 90,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 90,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,538 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 89,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 87,598 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 86,624 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Pass 11 May 2015 84,795 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 82,330 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 78,863 miles

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

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 10 May 2012 76,666 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 76,666 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 64,069 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre has small cracks on the outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2011 64,069 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre has small cracks on the outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,848 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 46,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,170 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 34,939 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,542 miles

handbrake travel

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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OV05 OEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OV05 OEB, 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 OV05 OEB registered?

OV05 OEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is OV05 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 OEB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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