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BD55 XHC

2006 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,254 mi
Last recorded101,254 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 101,254 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 101,254 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 101,221 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 101,221 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,464 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 100,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear body mounts rusty

sills and back of cab rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2019

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x3 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hits stop when on rollers (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear body mounts rusty

sills and back of cab rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,772 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged but not afecting beam image

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h front lower ball joints moderate thrust movement

rear most exhust suport poor

Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,756 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working on cab roof (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working on side of vehicle (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp damaged but not afecting beam image

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h front lower ball joints moderate thrust movement

rear most exhust suport poor

Pass 25 Oct 2017 92,297 miles

Front number plate becomeing poor

Nearside door mirror moderatly poor security

Nearside headlamp glass damaged but not afecting beam image

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 92,260 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to l/h/r tyre condition (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate becomeing poor

Nearside door mirror moderatly poor security

Nearside headlamp glass damaged but not afecting beam image

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,395 miles

l/h/f and r/h/f lower ball joints has moderate/advanced thrust

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe to flex pipe (in clip) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

l/h/f and r/h/f lower ball joints has moderate/advanced thrust

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,856 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 65,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 58,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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