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BD55 XGV

2006 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

223,798 mi
Last recorded223,798 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 223,798 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 223,798 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 191,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 191,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 174,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre edges low

Pass 23 Aug 2013 127,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 127,351 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,291 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 78,291 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,064 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,657 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 XGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

BD55 XGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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