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RF05 MUP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,178 mi
Last recorded209,178 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 MUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 209,178 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 209,178 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 200,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2015 190,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 190,271 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 181,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 170,584 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 156,866 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 156,866 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 146,483 miles

advanced corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

advanced play /wear o/s/f suspension arm ball joint ,recommend it to be replaced

all shock absorbers weak recommend their are replaced

centre stop lamp notworking

o/s door check strap bolts loose

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight creep from brake pedal but O/K when servo vacuum fully depleted

steering wheel outer cover becoming insecure

unable to see a load rate on each front tyre , "assumed to have the lowest load capacity of it`s size"

Fail 20 May 2011 146,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

advanced play /wear o/s/f suspension arm ball joint ,recommend it to be replaced

all shock absorbers weak recommend their are replaced

centre stop lamp notworking

o/s door check strap bolts loose

o/s/r light lens damaged

steering wheel outer cover becoming insecure

unable to see a load rate on each front tyre , "assumed to have the lowest load capacity of it`s size"

Pass 23 Apr 2010 132,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

a warning light staying on!!

corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

o/s door check strap becoming insecure

o/s/r and n/s/f lenes cracked

only 2.25mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

steering wheel cover becoming insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2008 111,191 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RF05 MUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF05 MUP, 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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RF05 MUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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