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BJ05 CZV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,110 mi
Last recorded196,110 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 196,110 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Oct 2020 192,079 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 189,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 185,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Oct 2017 176,638 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 176,638 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 168,113 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust deterrorated

service brake efficiency just met the req limits

Pass 8 Sep 2015 162,105 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing n/s/front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/side (1.1.A.3d)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/side (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear slightly corroded outer sill

Fail 8 Sep 2015 162,104 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/side (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing n/s/front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/side (1.1.A.3d)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/side (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear slightly corroded outer sill

Pass 5 Sep 2014 149,069 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 149,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 132,987 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 132,933 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,557 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 105,675 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 89,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear disc's seem to be in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,491 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear disc's seem to be in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,540 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 72,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,611 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ05 CZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ05 CZV, 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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BJ05 CZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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