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BD05 XKG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

246,796 mi
Last recorded246,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 246,796 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 246,796 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 244,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 244,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jun 2021 240,580 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 231,023 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside/offside (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside bottom of door correde

Fail 29 Jun 2020 231,023 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside/offside (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside bottom of door correde

Pass 26 Jan 2019 216,782 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 204,573 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs poor condition worn thin

Fail 26 Jan 2018 204,367 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs poor condition worn thin

Pass 25 Jan 2017 185,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm. remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm. remaining (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside drumsticks ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 185,078 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes on front anti-roll bar. (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired operating arm broken (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and cut to cords towards inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and cut to cords towards inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm. remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm. remaining (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside drumsticks ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 169,775 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Fail 15 Dec 2015 169,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2014 155,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 146,928 miles

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 Nov 2012 132,929 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,004 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 102,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,430 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 91,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 68,628 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 68,627 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.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)

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 XKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XKG, 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 XKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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