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BD05 EXX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,169 mi
Last recorded160,169 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,169 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 160,169 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 158,606 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

off/s sill corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 158,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

off/s sill corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 156,791 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight more lift than n/s/f lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak front of engine ()

Fail 9 May 2018 156,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight more lift than n/s/f lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak front of engine ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 156,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/70/15 8 ply (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 155,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 152,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 152,324 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 150,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 150,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 147,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 147,727 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 146,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 143,731 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 139,894 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,778 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 97,778 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EXX, 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 BD05 EXX registered?

BD05 EXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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