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SN05 CNZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,758 mi
Last recorded157,758 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 CNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 157,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 154,279 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes : both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 151,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 145,080 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 139,137 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 139,112 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,842 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 135,818 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

limited park brake lever reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2019 128,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 128,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 121,966 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,188 miles

handbrake effort borderline pass at 16%

Fail 15 Dec 2016 112,172 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp leveller inoperative

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vin plate deteriated

Offside Headlamp leveller inoperative

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Low efficiency offside rear parking brake.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside and nearside headlamp levellers inoperative.

VIN plate damaged.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,420 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 77,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,005 miles

front discs corroded,

Fail 28 Jun 2012 690,059 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front discs corroded,

rear discs corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,330 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 52,158 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 52,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,789 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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SN05 CNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SN05 CNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN05 CNZ registered?

SN05 CNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is SN05 CNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 CNZ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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