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BD05 OKU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 117,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,391 miles

advise n/s handbrake low

Fail 26 Mar 2025 115,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise n/s handbrake low

Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 108,475 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 108,425 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,423 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 105,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,575 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

advise o/s lower sill rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,801 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

advise o/s lower sill panel rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,333 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Lower panels rusty.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise o/s sill rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise o/s sill rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,725 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Handbrake low performance.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,633 miles

advise n/s handbrake low

advise o/s/front brake pipe rusty

advise rust in o/s/f outer and inner sills

Fail 10 Mar 2016 88,567 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise n/s handbrake low

advise o/s/front brake pipe rusty

advise rust in o/s/f outer and inner sills

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,061 miles

Van Converted to camping van.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,928 miles

Van Converted to Camping van.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,859 miles

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

light corrosion exhaust center section

Fail 13 Mar 2013 76,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light corrosion exhaust center section

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,401 miles

o/s steering link arm has slight play.

Pass 7 May 2009 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 May 2008 41,428 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 OKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BD05 OKU, 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 OKU registered?

BD05 OKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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