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BG55 RNZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,907 mi
Last recorded136,907 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,907 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 136,905 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,715 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 131,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,599 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 127,597 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 124,757 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 124,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 121,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 119,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,538 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 117,495 miles

Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired off (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,110 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 108,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,441 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 101,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,248 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 97,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,482 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 90,482 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,833 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,601 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,821 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,664 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,578 miles

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 RNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RNZ, 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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BG55 RNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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