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BJ55 RFX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

184,843 mi
Last recorded184,843 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 184,843 miles

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

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

battery loose

both nearside truck side marker lights not working

Fail 23 Jul 2018 184,841 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lights (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury drivers door lower edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by a chain (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery loose

both nearside truck side marker lights not working

offside rear position light too bright

Pass 3 Aug 2017 176,190 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust not supported on mounts

handbrake cable slack

Fail 21 Jul 2017 176,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab back (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab back (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust not supported on mounts

handbrake cable slack

Fail 19 Jul 2017 176,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 165,137 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slight misting of oil

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 165,029 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both roof mounted markers (1.1.A.3b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement load sensing valve (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber slight misting of oil

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 146,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 146,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 139,269 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

play at o/s/r inner roll bar bush

slight play at n/s/r wheel bearing

slightly play at both front wheel bearings

steering slightly rough when rotated, suspect steering knuckle

water leak at front

Fail 9 Jul 2014 139,269 miles

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

play at o/s/r inner roll bar bush

slight play at n/s/r wheel bearing

slightly play at both front wheel bearings

steering slightly rough when rotated, suspect steering knuckle

water leak at front

Pass 28 Feb 2013 134,840 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 134,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 132,284 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 127,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 127,027 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 120,109 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,237 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 RFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

BJ55 RFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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