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BG55 JWZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

209,759 mi
Last recorded209,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 209,759 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 209,709 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 209,326 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 209,326 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 207,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 204,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 193,998 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear of body cab starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jan 2020 193,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 189,084 miles

exhaust smoking advised repair

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge & cracked & perished advise replacement

oil leaks

power steering heavy

Fail 23 Jan 2019 189,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 184,506 miles

slight lift n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 26 Jan 2018 184,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 180,935 miles

both front wiper blades split

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 180,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 174,163 miles

both wipers split

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

windscreen washers slightly poor operation

Fail 7 Nov 2014 174,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 165,685 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 156,199 miles

power steering feels slightly heavy

Pass 11 Nov 2011 143,345 miles

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT WEEP FROM O/S/R HUB SEAL

Fail 10 Nov 2011 143,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 126,255 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 126,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 125,640 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 125,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,067 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 82,067 miles

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.

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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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.

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