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BN55 GPY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,014 mi
Last recorded101,014 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,014 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 100,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Area marked with chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,439 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,095 miles

handbrake high

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,759 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,769 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 78,766 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,994 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 52,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 44,244 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 GPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPY, 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 BN55 GPY registered?

BN55 GPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BN55 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 GPY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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