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RV05 FPP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

242,000 mi
Last recorded242,000 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 FPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 242,000 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

front brake pipes protected in under sealant

offside rear body arch slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 236,846 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 236,828 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 217,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

service brake passed on lock criteria

Fail 23 Feb 2012 217,030 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 184,991 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 159,390 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 129,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 107,059 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 FPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

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

Is RV05 FPP safe to buy?

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