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BD55 NWW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,786 mi
Last recorded171,786 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 171,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 168,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 167,112 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 164,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 160,649 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 160,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 157,522 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 156,241 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 156,241 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 153,172 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Fail 6 Mar 2019 153,172 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 21 Feb 2018 145,942 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Oil leak

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 21 Feb 2018 145,942 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Oil leak

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,366 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 139,364 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,027 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 131,027 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,462 miles

crack developing on offside of windscreen

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,462 miles

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

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

crack developing on offside of windsreen

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,729 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,236 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 66,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 NWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NWW, 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 BD55 NWW registered?

BD55 NWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is BD55 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 NWW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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