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AK05 BBV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,104 mi
Last recorded189,104 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 189,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 158,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 158,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 144,381 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 143,458 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2017 139,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,924 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 138,924 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 135,604 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 131,077 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 122,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 117,818 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 107,636 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 95,655 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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AK05 BBV 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 86.7%.

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 AK05 BBV, 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 AK05 BBV registered?

AK05 BBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is AK05 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 BBV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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