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BD05 ARF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

251,260 mi
Last recorded251,260 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ARF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 251,260 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 251,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 239,130 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 239,130 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 226,866 miles

door mirrors loose

excess play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 16 May 2012 226,847 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

door mirrors loose

excess play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 17 May 2011 190,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 147,126 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 146,921 miles

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

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 tyre radial runout tyre out of shape

offside rear body secureing bolt loose

play in nearside and offside front anti/rollbar links

play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2009 104,505 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 103,204 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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BD05 ARF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD05 ARF, 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 BD05 ARF registered?

BD05 ARF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is BD05 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 ARF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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