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BN55 AYX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,776 mi
Last recorded130,776 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 AYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 130,776 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 130,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,089 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 117,089 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Bonnet release inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 114,094 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 114,094 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 111,989 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bottom crank pulley u/s..

pad warning light on..,

Fail 9 May 2017 111,987 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front.., (3.6.B.4d)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bottom crank pulley u/s..

pad warning light on..,

Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,953 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

O/S/R LAMP DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

PAD WARNING ON

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s head light wiring poor

o/s mirror damaged

oil leaks

travel on foot brake

Fail 20 Mar 2015 95,475 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s mirror damaged

rack joints worn

travel on foot brake

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

n/s/r light cluster damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s and n/s wing mirror caseings damaged

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2014 91,431 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

n/s/r light cluster damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s and n/s wing mirror caseings damaged

o/s/r light cluster damaged

oil leak

spare tyre missing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,298 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

screen chipped

Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,298 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

screen chipped

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,137 miles

heavy engine oil leak

slight play in steering system

Fail 28 Feb 2012 76,137 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

heavy engine oil leak

slight play in steering system

Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,742 miles

corrosion on handbrake cables

exhaust heavily corroded

damage to offside front roadwheel rim

Fail 3 Mar 2011 70,742 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

corrosion on handbrake cables

damage to offside front roadwheel rim

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,818 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 42,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BN55 AYX 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 56.5%.

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 BN55 AYX, 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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BN55 AYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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