MOT Status
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303,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
slight rust under vehicle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlight (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack gaiter insecure both sides (2.2.D.2d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
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)
bonnot catch very stiff ( broken)
winch wiring shorting on body ( disconnected)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn on inner edge's
front brake disc's in poor condition
rear axle has oil leak on o/s/r hub
Nearside 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) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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BJ05 XEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 June 2005.
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