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SN05 CPV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,834 mi
Last recorded174,834 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 CPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 174,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 171,518 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 171,512 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected axial joint (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 169,013 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 168,146 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1.N/S FONT INNER D BUSH MOUNTING. 2. N/S AND O/S REAR INNER D BUSH MOUNTINGS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 149,645 miles

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

advise p.a.s weep on rack

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 149,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise p.a.s weep on rack

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 127,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,907 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 74,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

noise from engine(bottom pulley collapsed)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,529 miles

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

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

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

light flashing on dash

o/s/f spring seames soft compared to n/s/f

slight seapage of fluid on steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2012 61,528 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

light flashing on dash

o/s/f spring seames soft compared to n/s/f

slight seapage of fluid on steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,658 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,361 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,181 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 CPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SN05 CPV, 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 SN05 CPV registered?

SN05 CPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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