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BG55 WRT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,978 mi
Last recorded139,978 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 139,978 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 139,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 137,286 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 134,258 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe near hanger ..attention required (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

horn has a weak note

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 9 May 2024 134,253 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe near hanger ..attention required (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

horn has a weak note

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 1 Jun 2023 130,716 miles

underside corrosion present

Pass 20 May 2022 129,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 129,014 miles

Various surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2019 128,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 127,715 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r inner and outer sill slightly surface corroded

slight seep o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 26 Jun 2018 127,715 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r inner and outer sill slightly surface corroded

slight seep o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 3 Jul 2017 126,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 120,703 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

powersteering stiff

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,571 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,407 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/r reflector cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2012 80,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/r reflector cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2011 56,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,966 miles

slight damage to o/s rear lamp

slight damage to o/s rear lamp

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,394 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,394 miles

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)

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 WRT 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 70.8%.

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

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