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BF55 ELX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,865 mi
Last recorded149,865 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 149,865 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 149,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 145,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 140,126 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 140,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,828 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 136,824 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,980 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 130,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 123,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,020 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 118,018 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage petrol flap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,371 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 109,369 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,651 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 103,651 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,877 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,332 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,516 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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,379 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 66,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,549 miles

travel in footbrake

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,653 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 ELX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

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

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