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VU05 VLY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,870 mi
Last recorded180,870 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 VLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 180,870 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage loose belt clasp insecure (7.1.1 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe perishing

Offside Front flexible brake pipe perishing

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint near to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery insecure but not likely to fall or short cuircit

body in very poor condition

wiring loom hanging in nearside front footwell but not likely to chafe

Pass 21 Apr 2022 180,872 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Fail 20 Apr 2022 180,859 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under windscreen (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 7 Oct 2019 180,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 173,661 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 171,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 170,248 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack approx 20mm (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 168,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 164,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 159,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 159,809 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 155,396 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 145,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 144,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 105,528 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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VU05 VLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU05 VLY, 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 VU05 VLY registered?

VU05 VLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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