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BJ05 XDU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,158 mi
Last recorded179,158 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 179,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 179,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 161,151 miles

Drivers side inner door handle stiff

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Has Slight surface corrosion to outer pannel

Pass 24 Apr 2015 156,510 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 148,014 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 24 Apr 2013 140,849 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

tail pipe loose & insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2013 140,849 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake pad wear wires broken

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

tail pipe loose & insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 135,616 miles

Exhaust front pipe poor and small leak at first joint

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 127,671 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 127,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

wiper begining to tail

Fail 9 Apr 2010 119,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 9 Apr 2010 119,365 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 2 Apr 2009 113,301 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 113,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 91,599 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 91,599 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 XDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDU, 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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What year was BJ05 XDU registered?

BJ05 XDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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