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BG05 LVS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,562 mi
Last recorded157,562 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 157,562 miles

Both front tyres low and worn on edges

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads low

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes and drop link bushes

Fail 20 Sep 2016 157,562 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front tyres low and worn on edges

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads low

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes and drop link bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2014 146,139 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both front tyres low tread depth and worn on edges

Both rear tyres low tread depth

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes and drop links

Fail 22 Aug 2014 146,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Both front tyres have low tread depth and worn on edges

Corrosion on all 4 brake discs

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 132,041 miles

O/S wide angle mirror missing

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

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

Tow bar electrical socket damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2013 131,997 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tow bar electrical socket damaged

O/S wide angle mirror missing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 128,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/ wide angle mirror missing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/ wide angle mirror missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 125,883 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 125,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 121,519 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 121,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 115,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

hand brake slight travel

Fail 5 Jun 2008 115,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 LVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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