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BD05 XJL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

189,190 mi
Last recorded189,190 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 189,190 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 189,190 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 185,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 185,652 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 185,651 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 180,125 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 180,122 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 172,155 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 172,144 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 166,339 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 161,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear side marker light inop

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 161,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear side marker light inop

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

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 16 Jun 2015 155,573 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 155,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 147,800 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2014 147,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 137,376 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jun 2013 137,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 125,005 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs are badly corroded

rear brake discs are badly corroded

turbo intercooler has a crack in it causing loss of power

Fail 11 Jun 2012 124,992 miles

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

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.C.1d)

Oil leak

front brake discs are badly corroded

rear brake discs are badly corroded

turbo intercooler has a crack in it causing loss of power

Pass 17 May 2011 106,572 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 96,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2010 96,614 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 77,110 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 65,313 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 XJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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