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BJ05 DAU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,926 mi
Last recorded122,926 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 122,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust weld repairs (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear diff oil seepage

Fail 11 Jun 2024 122,830 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre valve (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust weld repairs (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear diff oil seepage

Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,734 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 121,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear leaf spring hanger fitted the wrong way up

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,862 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by joiner then goes to abs pump x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,934 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,045 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 109,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,562 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 98,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,986 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,229 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,450 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,063 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 68,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 61,708 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 61,708 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 30,514 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 DAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DAU, 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 DAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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