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BG05 SKF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,566 mi
Last recorded163,566 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 163,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate lights dull

front door high security locks fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 162,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage broken (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 152,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 146,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 137,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn and perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 127,689 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

high security door locks on all doors

rear exhaust pipe in poor condition

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 5 Sep 2015 127,687 miles

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement compensator and relay arm @ rear (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort park brake both sides (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

high security door locks on all doors

rear exhaust pipe in poor condition

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2014 123,974 miles

Both sides; front metal brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Minor damage on nearside headlamp, not affecting pattern

Offside rear footbrake slower & lower than nearside rear, not considered excessive.

Play in nearside front lower ball joint, not considered excessive.

noted knocking from steering (rack), no excessive play found.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 177,144 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to limit & also cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Play noted in both sides steering rack end ball joints, not detectable as free play at steering wheel.

lift in nearside front lower suspension ball joint, not considered excessive.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 116,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake imbalance applies to rear axle.

Front brake disc worn & corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Offside front brake increases at a slightly higher rate than nearside front, not considered excessive.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit & also cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Play noted in both sides steering rack end ball joints, not detectable as free play at steering wheel.

lift in nearside front lower suspension ball joint, not considered excessive.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,976 miles

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

slight freeplay in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 Aug 2012 108,965 miles

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

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

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

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

slight freeplay in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,310 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 97,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 79,030 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 76,380 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 76,380 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,830 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 SKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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