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BD05 ASV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 356,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 354,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 354,214 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 341,512 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 308,209 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 308,207 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

light corrosion at n/s and o/s front chassis leg brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2019 299,048 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 294,304 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked/broken

gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2018 294,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked/broken

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f foglight lens broken

o/s/f upper marker light inop

Pass 2 Aug 2017 285,428 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 285,428 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 278,638 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

anti roll bar bushes front and rear slightly worn

center prop bearing slightly worn

chassis rusty in places

front discs starting to rust

Fail 18 Jul 2016 278,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center prop bearing slightly worn

chassis rusty in places

front discs starting to rust

anti roll bar bushes front and rear slightly worn

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 269,449 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis rusty in places

exhaust rusty

front discs starting to rust

vehicle has extra blue lights on front

Fail 15 Jul 2015 269,449 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis rusty in places

exhaust rusty

front discs starting to rust

vehicle has extra blue lights on front

Pass 16 Jul 2014 259,312 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 259,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 250,156 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 250,141 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 239,136 miles

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

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

rear tyres nearing wear markers

slight play in compensator linkage

Fail 16 Jul 2012 239,136 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear tyres nearing wear markers

slight play in compensator linkage

Pass 20 Jul 2011 223,974 miles

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

wipers only just work on fast speed

Pass 23 Jun 2010 214,734 miles

Oil leak

slight oil misting from steering pipe at steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2010 214,717 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 196,309 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 196,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 151,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Propshaft component defective

front no plate damaged

n/s mirror arm insecure

o/s/f edge of side-board damaged

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 ASV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ASV, 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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BD05 ASV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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