MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to both sides of rear cab
dual mass flywheel in poor condition
oil leaks
slight damage to brake compensator
engine oil leak advise early repair
n/s/r tyre close to wear bars
power steering slightly heavy in operation
rear of cab starting to corrode
slight front brake inbalance
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear of body cab starting to corrode
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear of body cab starting to corrode
exhaust smoking advised repair
o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge & cracked & perished advise replacement
oil leaks
power steering heavy
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust smoking advised repair
o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge & cracked & perished advise replacement
oil leaks
power steering heavy
slight lift n/s/f lower ball joint
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight lift n/s/f lower ball joint
both front wiper blades split
slight oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front wiper blades split
slight oil leak
both wipers split
slight movement in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes
windscreen washers slightly poor operation
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both wipers split
handbrake travel high
slight movement in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes
windscreen washers slightly poor operation
power steering feels slightly heavy
MARKS TO WINDSCREEN
SLIGHT WEEP FROM O/S/R HUB SEAL
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON
MARKS TO WINDSCREEN
N/S UPPER TAIL LIGHT INOP
O/S INNER TAIL LIGHT INOP
SLIGHT WEEP FROM O/S/R HUB SEAL
UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all brake discs rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 JWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 BG55 JWZ, 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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What year was BG55 JWZ registered?
BG55 JWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 December 2005.
Is BG55 JWZ safe to buy?
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