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BD55 ERO

2006 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,567 mi
Last recorded132,567 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 132,567 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 117,707 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 117,707 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 105,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,660 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slightly Corroded @ O/S/F Corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,131 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 95,131 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury N/S/R Wheel Arch Corroded With Sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator Lens Has Hole In It(Broken)

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker Cover Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,941 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,954 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 93,954 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,627 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,772 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 85,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,125 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 83,125 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,260 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,176 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Vin plate missing from under bonnet

Fail 14 Jan 2009 75,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Vin plate missing from under bonnet

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 ERO is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

BD55 ERO is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is BD55 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 ERO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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