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BG55 WOJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,345 mi
Last recorded104,345 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,345 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,784 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,605 miles

front number plate slight damage

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 94,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate slight damage

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,596 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,899 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 88,898 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,981 miles

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

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

handbrake travel fairly excesive

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,828 miles

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

all discs corroded slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2008 83,767 miles

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

Nearside 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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BG55 WOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BG55 WOJ, 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 WOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BG55 WOJ safe to buy?

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