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RN05 AUC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

337,975 mi
Last recorded337,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 AUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 337,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 323,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 304,176 miles

parking brake has litle travel

Fail 7 Aug 2020 304,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 285,661 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 285,661 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 260,656 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 260,601 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion Bottom of drivers door (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust pipe has holes (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 232,614 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 232,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe has large holes (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 211,294 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 211,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2015 183,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 166,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 166,393 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 149,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 134,318 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 118,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 100,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,728 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 78,631 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 65,264 miles

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

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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RN05 AUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RN05 AUC, 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 RN05 AUC registered?

RN05 AUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is RN05 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 AUC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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