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BD55 XHJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,386 mi
Last recorded163,386 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 163,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 155,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 150,411 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 147,355 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt clasp outer cover missing

Offside Front bottom ball joint lift 2mm limit is 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2016 139,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift on 2mm limit is 3mm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,093 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,090 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 78,215 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 78,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,078 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,074 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 XHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 XHJ registered?

BD55 XHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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