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BF55 ELO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

344,619 mi
Last recorded344,619 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ELO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 344,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2012 344,618 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 282,678 miles

(2)n/s/r tyre only 2mm.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Aug 2011 282,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

(1)not smoke tested,due to condition of cambelt.

(2)n/s/r tyre only 2mm.

(3)vehicle requires steam clean.

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 233,931 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 233,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

(1)N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TOO MIN WEAR LIMIT OF 1.6 m/m

Pass 28 Aug 2009 188,304 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 188,304 miles

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 Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 134,258 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 134,258 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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BF55 ELO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF55 ELO, 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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BF55 ELO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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