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WG05 CVE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

455,533 mi
Last recorded455,533 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 CVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 455,533 miles

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 431,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear lamp lenses damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2022 421,311 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 421,290 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 412,452 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 421,436 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear handbrake low effort

Pass 2 May 2019 401,859 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 401,859 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 392,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 381,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 366,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 366,685 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 353,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 338,698 miles

Crack in windscreen but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Apr 2013 321,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 313,664 miles

throttle pedal broken

Pass 5 May 2011 296,886 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 260,996 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 222,414 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 222,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 172,359 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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WG05 CVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG05 CVE, 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 WG05 CVE registered?

WG05 CVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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