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BF05 YXS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

278,328 mi
Last recorded278,328 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 278,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 271,400 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 270,969 miles

Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 259,966 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 259,966 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 247,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 232,785 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 232,772 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 227,906 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 227,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 212,099 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 212,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 198,975 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 198,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 185,810 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 185,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 172,630 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 159,123 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 159,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 146,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 146,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 132,427 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 113,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Feb 2009 79,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2008 79,386 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,386 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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BF05 YXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF05 YXS, 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 BF05 YXS registered?

BF05 YXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is BF05 YXS safe to buy?

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