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BD55 XHF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

158,170 mi
Last recorded158,170 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 158,170 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 158,164 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 155,238 miles

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 155,230 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,621 miles

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..........

Pass 4 Apr 2023 147,371 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 147,371 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 144,959 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 144,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 141,416 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 141,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 139,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 139,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 138,142 miles

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 138,142 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 131,218 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 131,218 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 119,390 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,754 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,740 miles

osf tyre scrubbed in inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 102,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,200 miles

management light iluminated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,681 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 90,681 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,502 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 84,502 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,296 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 77,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,361 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 67,361 miles

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)

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 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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