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BD05 NLP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,389 mi
Last recorded173,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 173,389 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens covered with tape

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front lens covered with tape

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

body slight corrosion

parking brake just met legal requirement

parking brake slight reserve travel

service brake just met legal requirement

Fail 3 Dec 2018 173,389 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens covered with tape

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front lens covered with tape

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

body slight corrosion

parking brake just met legal requirement

parking brake slight reserve travel

service brake just met legal requirement

Pass 3 Jan 2017 166,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen cracked outside drivers view of road.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 166,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked outside drivers view of road.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 153,300 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 153,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 142,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 129,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 129,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,417 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 161,047 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 161,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 135,196 miles

Advise rear brake load sensing valve getting stiff

Advise slight play at offside front hub

Advise wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 30 Jun 2010 135,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Advise nearside front flexi brake hose will require checking again fully once its untangled

Advise rear brake load sensing valve getting stiff to move

Advise slight play offside front hub

Advise wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 106,141 miles

Advise oil leak from front of engine

Advise slight brake bind offside rear

Advise slight play at offside front hub/steering but okay at time of test

Advise stonechip to windscreen nearside

Fail 25 Jun 2009 106,141 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise oil leak from front of engine

Advise slight brake bind offside rear

Advise slight play at offside front hub/steering but okay at time of test

Advise stonechip to windscreen nearside

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,638 miles

Advise handbrake travel high

Advise slight play at front hubs

Advise slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Advise stonechip to windscreen nearside

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 NLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

BD05 NLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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