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BF55 ELW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,638 mi
Last recorded128,638 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 128,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,651 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 127,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 124,619 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,688 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 117,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,034 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 96,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspension sits low on n/s/f

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension sits low on n/s/f

Pass 17 May 2012 88,351 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,861 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,008 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 ELW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF55 ELW, 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 BF55 ELW registered?

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

Is BF55 ELW safe to buy?

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