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BN55 GUJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,014 mi
Last recorded206,014 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 206,014 miles

Age related corrosion

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

Various surface corrosion parts on bodywork

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2024 202,291 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 202,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 196,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 190,404 miles

Front Outer both sills covered heavily with underseal

Pass 9 Jan 2021 173,971 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 173,971 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 172,779 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 172,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 170,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 170,738 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 169,877 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

both rear light units damaged

various oil leaks

vehicle has front end accident damage

Fail 7 Feb 2018 169,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo loose and blowing also bolt missing from manifold (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

both rear light units damaged

various oil leaks

vehicle has front end accident damage

Pass 9 Feb 2017 146,519 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 146,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 141,107 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage on both rear lamps

damp under fuel tank

movement in both front suspension legs

movement in front axle roll bar bushes

park brake efficiency only just met

second from rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

slight rust on all brake discs

Fail 12 Nov 2015 141,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage on both rear lamps

damp under fuel tank

movement in both front suspension legs

movement in front axle roll bar bushes

park brake efficiency only just met

second from rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

slight rust on all brake discs

Fail 26 Oct 2015 141,092 miles

Front registration plate insecure in cab and not readable (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

damage on both rear lights

damp under fuel tank

intermittent fault on offside head light / dim at times

movement in both front suspension legs

movement in front axle roll bar bushes

nearside centre marker light not working

rust on all brake discs

second from rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,881 miles

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

n/s centre marker light inoperative

Fail 13 Feb 2014 120,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s centre marker light inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2013 104,761 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 104,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,353 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,870 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,022 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 GUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

BN55 GUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BN55 GUJ safe to buy?

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