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BD55 CYG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,763 mi
Last recorded132,763 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 132,763 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

radiator fan cowling damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2025 132,763 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

radiator fan cowling damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2024 131,895 miles

Fan cowling damaged

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front outline marker cover missing

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 131,323 miles

Fan surround damaged

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front outline marker lens missing

Nearside front suspension close to bump stop

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 131,321 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fan surround damaged

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front outline marker lens missing

Nearside front suspension close to bump stop

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 130,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 129,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 123,806 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Fail 5 Apr 2019 123,806 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2016 118,240 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front & rear antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,021 miles

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

both front and rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn slightly

both front lower arm ball joints have slight lift

both front wheel bearings have slight play

cooling fan cowling missing

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs in slight poor condition

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

parking brake lever has slight long travel

rear brake disccs slightly warped

Fail 22 Apr 2015 110,021 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

both front and rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn slightly

both front lower arm ball joints have slight lift

both front wheel bearings have slight play

cooling fan cowling missing

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs in slight poor condition

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

parking brake lever has slight long travel

rear brake disccs slightly warped

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,817 miles

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

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs in slight poor condition

front wiper blades deteriorating - strong advise

offside front indicator turning white

rear number plate light dim

top part of cooling fan cover broken

Fail 3 Apr 2014 103,797 miles

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

Bonnet release handle in poor condition

Brake bind on nearside rear when wheel rotated by hand

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorating

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Handbrake has long travel

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,141 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil weep

Rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear pads wearing low

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,007 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,412 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 75,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 74,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front top roof light not working

n/s/rear light lens broken at revs light

o/s/rear top roof side light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,192 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,385 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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BD55 CYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BD55 CYG, 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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BD55 CYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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