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BD55 EPL

2006 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,387 mi
Last recorded121,387 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 EPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 121,387 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2013 87,960 miles

low brake pad warning lamp on all the time

Fail 9 Jan 2013 87,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

low brake pad warning lamp on all the time

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,096 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 61,666 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to both rear brake discs

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,835 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 EPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,464 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 EPL, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD55 EPL registered?

BD55 EPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is BD55 EPL safe to buy?

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