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BG55 WZS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,461 mi
Last recorded184,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 184,461 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 184,442 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 184,374 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 181,914 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 175,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 170,869 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 162,881 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 162,881 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 149,322 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 131,542 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 WZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WZS, 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

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What year was BG55 WZS registered?

BG55 WZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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