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BD55 XHL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

260,885 mi
Last recorded260,885 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 260,885 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 260,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 260,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 260,021 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 260,017 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 259,499 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXS SHOW SIGNS OF SLGHT COROSSION

Central Front Lower SCREEN CRACKED

Pass 1 Jun 2021 258,492 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 258,388 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 257,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower screen cracked

Pass 28 May 2019 256,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe to rear flex shows signs of slight corossion

Pass 23 May 2018 254,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 253,949 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 252,274 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 252,186 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 250,907 miles

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2015 250,852 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 249,695 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 224,840 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 184,543 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 184,543 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 140,613 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 140,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,898 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 100,897 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,069 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 XHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XHL, 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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What year was BD55 XHL registered?

BD55 XHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BD55 XHL safe to buy?

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