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BG55 WRO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,472 mi
Last recorded201,472 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 201,472 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 201,453 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 185,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Apr 2017 185,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Apr 2016 168,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 152,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 133,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,564 miles

Both Front Brake Discs On Inner Are Worn And Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Section On Exhaust Slighty Corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,270 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,140 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 WRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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