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BG55 WRJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,362 mi
Last recorded177,362 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 177,362 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 177,360 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 177,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 176,967 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 176,967 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Steering pipe corroded and leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 175,216 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 175,204 miles

Central Parking brake inoperative on one side mechanism seized (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases needs complete system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative linkages (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached play shaft (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2017 167,020 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 167,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working Marker lens and bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,922 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 102,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,728 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 140,756 miles

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

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

Power steering slightly heavey!!

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 140,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering slightly heavey!!

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 131,316 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 131,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 122,656 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 122,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,726 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,194 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 97,194 miles

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

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,371 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,470 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 31,470 miles

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

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

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 WRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WRJ, 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 WRJ registered?

BG55 WRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is BG55 WRJ safe to buy?

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