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BG55 WRL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,021 mi
Last recorded175,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 175,021 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2016 166,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 157,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 143,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 130,594 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 130,594 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 119,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 106,822 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,951 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,860 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,584 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 WRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG55 WRL?

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What year was BG55 WRL registered?

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

Is BG55 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 WRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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