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BD05 YUG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,651 mi
Last recorded126,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 126,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 126,649 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 122,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower body corroded in multiple areas

Pass 12 Jun 2024 119,268 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear hub seal leaking.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 115,605 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

lower body corroded in multiple areas

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2023 115,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

lower body corroded in multiple areas

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2022 111,924 miles

Front Both track rod end nuts corroded.

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 106,551 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear hub seal has slight leak

Fail 10 Jun 2021 106,549 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 19 Jun 2020 104,640 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 104,639 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,348 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 103,876 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,121 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 103,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 98,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 93,720 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,112 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 88,112 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 81,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,786 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 72,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 57,301 miles

Spare tyre defective

advise o/s/front tyre slight damage inner wall

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 YUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YUG, 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 YUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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