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BD55 CYK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,919 mi
Last recorded154,919 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 154,919 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2026 154,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2025 144,259 miles

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))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 144,212 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 131,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 130,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 129,104 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 124,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 119,625 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,074 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,982 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 99,981 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,804 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,574 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,219 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,188 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,598 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,853 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,307 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 43,307 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CYK, 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 CYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is BD55 CYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 CYK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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