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BG05 LTF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

222,724 mi
Last recorded222,724 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 222,724 miles

Steering wheel covering is deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2017 222,719 miles

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

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

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

Steering wheel covering is deteriorating

major coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 217,169 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Nearside front brake pads look to be wearing low, suggest checked with wheels off.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Slight play and noise from steering rack nearside.

Steering rack may have a slight leak.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 217,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off in centre. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre section of rear bumper hanging off.

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Nearside front brake pads look to be wearing low, suggest checked with wheels off.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Slight play and noise from steering rack nearside.

Steering rack may have a slight leak.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 210,727 miles

front brake hoses cracking

front brake pads worn aprox 3/4

long travel on foot brake pedal

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SWIVEL WORN/HAS LIFT IN IT TO THE LIMIT.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 210,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SWIVEL WORN/HAS LIFT IN IT TO THE LIMIT.

front brake hoses cracking

front brake pads worn aprox 3/4

long travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 12 Aug 2014 204,893 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 204,891 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 182,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Aug 2013 182,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Aug 2012 153,563 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Fail 14 Aug 2012 153,559 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2011 120,750 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,301 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,986 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,841 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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BG05 LTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG05 LTF, 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 BG05 LTF registered?

BG05 LTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 LTF safe to buy?

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