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RV05 FPA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,790 mi
Last recorded229,790 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 FPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 229,790 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 229,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2018 229,662 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Not bolted to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2016 207,407 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 200,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 200,295 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 193,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 193,385 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 187,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 167,538 miles

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

all brake pipes have been undersealed over

no vin plate fitted,but chassis no. taken from o/s/f chassis

slight pitting and rusting on all discs

Fail 7 Feb 2011 148,301 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs scorred and rusted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 148,301 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs scorred and rusted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 133,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 108,765 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 78,134 miles

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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RV05 FPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV05 FPA, 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 RV05 FPA registered?

RV05 FPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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