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SN05 CRV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,486 mi
Last recorded177,486 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 CRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 177,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 175,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 175,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 171,713 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 168,602 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 166,692 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 166,671 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 163,702 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 163,702 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 160,971 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 158,849 miles

all seats removed

Pass 23 Jan 2017 158,600 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 156,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 151,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 138,753 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 138,753 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 125,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

nearside front door damaged at edge

vehicle emits white smoke when cold

Pass 13 May 2011 100,542 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 100,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,606 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,715 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,430 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 CRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CRV, 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 CRV registered?

SN05 CRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is SN05 CRV safe to buy?

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