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BG05 LVR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,345 mi
Last recorded243,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 243,345 miles

BOTH front brake discs corroded.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jan 2011 243,329 miles

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

BOTH front brake discs corroded.

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

Front number plate deteriorated.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jan 2010 183,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 140,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 97,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 LVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BG05 LVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 LVR registered?

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

Is BG05 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 LVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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