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BJ55 RFN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,845 mi
Last recorded113,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 RFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Underside vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 22 Jul 2021 113,844 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Underside vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,966 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens broken but still secure and showing bright orange light

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

under body has been undersealed front to rear

Fail 2 Sep 2016 107,956 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens broken but still secure and showing bright orange light

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

under body has been undersealed front to rear

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 79,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,090 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,736 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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BJ55 RFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ55 RFN, 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 BJ55 RFN registered?

BJ55 RFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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