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BEZ 6296

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

178,290 mi
Last recorded178,290 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 6296
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 178,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet pull catch faulty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorber casings are corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 177,425 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 156,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 153,989 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 142,753 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 137,006 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 136,513 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 136,513 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 132,672 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outside edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

handbrake quadrant stiff

Fail 4 Dec 2017 132,672 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Fuel hose leaking leak off (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outside edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

handbrake quadrant stiff

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,334 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 131,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 127,771 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 127,765 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush NS + OS D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,286 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 116,283 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 116,283 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 116,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

steering angle light flashing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,263 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 90,263 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,102 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 74,102 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 57,704 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,473 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 18,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 8,310 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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BEZ 6296 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 BEZ 6296, 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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BEZ 6296 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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