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BG05 LVU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,032 mi
Last recorded181,032 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 181,032 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 181,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 165,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,584 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 116,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,096 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 17,756 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 17,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,096 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 12,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.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 LVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

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

Is BG05 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 LVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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