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158,170 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside Front Headlamp Fault /Inop.......... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside Front Headlamp Inop...........Main Beam Fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Nearside Front Hub Bearing Rough On Rotation............... (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake excessively binding Both Rear Brakes Binding Heavy......... (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery Insecure............ (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Adv Exhaust Leak To Box........... (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside Front Indicator Lens Poor Condition............. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside Front Lamp Poor Condition.......... (4.4.3 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Adv Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.......
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Adv Nearside front hub bearing slight wear......... (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Adv Offside Front inner tie rod worn with rack boot poor condition..........
Nearside Rear Disc guard very rusty
Offside Rear Disc guard very rusty
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out of area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure Front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Do Not Drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Disc guard very rusty
Offside Rear Disc guard very rusty
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out of area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brakes binding slightly
Under body corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brakes binding slightly
Under body corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
throttle pedal missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded A.B.S PUMP (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached side marker (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end *DANGEROUS* (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
throttle pedal missing
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front slight play in bearing
Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged
Offside Rear outer support bracket corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
throttle pedal broken
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp likely to become detached side marker (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front slight play bearing
Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged
Offside Rear outer support bracket corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
throttle pedal broken
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged outer passenger belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mount broken (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged outer passenger belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
osf tyre scrubbed in inner edge
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
osf tyre scrubbed inner edge
management light iluminated
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
management light iluminated
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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BD55 XHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.
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 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 XHF, 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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BD55 XHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 December 2005.
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