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BD54 BVY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,587 mi
Last recorded175,587 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 BVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 175,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no cover n/s/f shockabsorber

Fail 8 Jan 2019 175,585 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no cover n/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 2 Jan 2018 165,891 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low outer edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

no cover n/s/f suspension leg

rear diff noisey

Pass 20 Dec 2016 159,737 miles

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

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

no cover n/s/f shocka

Fail 19 Dec 2016 159,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

no cover n/s/f shocka

Pass 15 Dec 2015 153,100 miles

lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

no cover n/s/f shocka

Fail 14 Dec 2015 153,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

no cover n/s/f shocka

Pass 8 Dec 2014 143,597 miles

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

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

cover missing n/s/f shocka

Pass 16 Dec 2013 135,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake effort low n/s

n/s wiper deteriorated

no cover n/s/f shocka

Pass 19 Dec 2012 124,650 miles

no cover n/s/f shocka

Fail 18 Dec 2012 124,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no cover n/s/f shocka

Pass 5 Jan 2012 110,698 miles

no dust cover n/s/f suspension leg shockabsorber

Fail 4 Jan 2012 110,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no dust cover n/s/f suspension leg shockabsorber

Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,188 miles

o/s/f body mounting weld fractured

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,614 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,222 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 78,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,424 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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BD54 BVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD54 BVY, 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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BD54 BVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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