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BG05 LVP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,454 mi
Last recorded171,454 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 171,454 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 165,744 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 165,744 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 154,930 miles

Centre Rear rear step broken

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

Nearside Rear hub and brake have string wrapped around them

Fail 22 Mar 2016 154,930 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking diesel leak from engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking diesel leak from diesel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear rear step broken

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

Nearside Rear hub and brake have string wrapped around them

Pass 12 Aug 2014 151,307 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 151,174 miles

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

security slam locks fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2013 136,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in n/s/r tyre not exposing cord

cuts in o/s/r tyre not exposing cords

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 136,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cuts in n/s/r tyre not exposing cord

cuts in o/s/r tyre not exposing cords

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 122,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 98,264 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 98,264 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,802 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 49,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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 LVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

BG05 LVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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