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BN55 AYZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

180,415 mi
Last recorded180,415 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 180,415 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 112,497 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 177,927 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 177,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 172,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 164,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 154,749 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 145,588 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 134,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,181 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 118,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,823 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,978 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,825 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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BN55 AYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BN55 AYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 AYZ registered?

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

Is BN55 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 AYZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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