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BD55 XGO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,687 mi
Last recorded142,687 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 142,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion in body sills

Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,653 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion in body sill;s

limited reserve travel paking brake

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,515 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion in body sills

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in body sills

Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in bodysills

Fail 14 Sep 2020 125,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in bodysills

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 117,956 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,816 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 109,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion rear of cab by chassis rails

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,209 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet release handle not connected

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,474 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,233 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 37,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,811 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,811 miles

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

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 XGO 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 77.3%.

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 XGO, 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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What year was BD55 XGO registered?

BD55 XGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 XGO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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