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BD54 XEK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,383 mi
Last recorded190,383 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 190,383 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 180,831 miles

Lower windscreen support/surround severely corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 180,811 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower windscreen support/surround severely corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 170,789 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 170,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

brake pedal has long travel

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 159,395 miles

Accelerator pedal - base missing.

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

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

Handbrake efficiency close to legal limit.

Handbrake lever travel high.

O/S/R brake grabbing slightly.

Oil leak.

Power steering heavy.

Rear brake pads wearing low, currently above min thickness.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 159,395 miles

Accelerator pedal - base missing.

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Handbrake efficiency close to legal limit.

Handbrake lever travel high.

O/S/R brake grabbing slightly.

Oil leak.

Power steering heavy.

Rear brake pads wearing low, currently above min thickness.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 144,117 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 126,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 106,958 miles

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

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

adv. accelarator pedal incomplete.

adv. power steering reservoir over full.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 89,876 miles

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

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

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

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 14 Feb 2008 73,780 miles

parking brake travel (ajustment)

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 XEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD54 XEK registered?

BD54 XEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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