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BF55 ELV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

241,783 mi
Last recorded241,783 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ELV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 241,783 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2026 237,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 207,192 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 207,192 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 200,554 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 200,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering column joint (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth and clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front door lower edge corroded

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

exhaust tailpipe excessively corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 197,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 189,403 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 189,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 183,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 183,281 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of cab body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of cab body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 178,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 170,669 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 170,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 161,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 161,922 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing gearbox mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired insecure (2.3.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 152,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,153 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 144,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 131,904 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 131,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,544 miles

1x centre exhaust mounting brocken away from exhaust system secure at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

no spare wheel fitted under vehicle at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2014 129,544 miles

1x centre exhaust mounting brocken away from exhaust system secure at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

no spare wheel fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,317 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2013 115,317 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,241 miles

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

neardside rear upper marker dull

offside side marker inop

Fail 11 Mar 2010 82,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

neardside rear upper marker dull

offside side marker inop

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,432 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 ELV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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