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BD05 XJK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,746 mi
Last recorded198,746 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 198,746 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 198,323 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 193,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 193,714 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 185,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 185,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 181,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 174,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 165,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 158,072 miles

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

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

frnt plate slightly deteriorated

nsf & osf inner steering arms slight movement

nsf tyre slight cut outter wall

Fail 7 Jun 2010 158,069 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

frnt plate slightly deteriorated

nsf & osf inner steering arms slight movement

nsf tyre slight cut outter wall

Pass 28 May 2009 148,934 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 148,932 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 120,971 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 XJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

BD05 XJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BD05 XJK safe to buy?

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