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BG06 XJM

2006 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,387 mi
Last recorded221,387 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 221,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 209,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

NS&OS Spots of corrosion on the outer sills

Offside Front Position lamp has hairline crack not affecting headlamp aim or beam.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear NS&OS outer arches corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 204,788 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 204,788 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 194,489 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to fail limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to fail limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust system heavily corrodded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 189,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 189,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D link rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D link rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 178,018 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 178,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 174,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 174,048 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 171,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 155,617 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 155,617 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 139,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 128,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 128,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 119,475 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 110,921 miles

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

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

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

brakes feel spongy

Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,755 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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BG06 XJM is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,464 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 BG06 XJM, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG06 XJM is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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