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BN55 PCF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,273 mi
Last recorded148,273 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 PCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 148,273 miles

Nearside side door bottom corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,261 miles

Nearside Lower sill / side door area has slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 120,986 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front sill excessively corroded but not currently within any prescribed areas

Nearside sliding door excessively corroded at lower edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Movement within shock absorber. Internal bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements of 16% efficiency

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 120,986 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front sill excessively corroded but not currently within any prescribed areas

Nearside sliding door excessively corroded at lower edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Movement within shock absorber. Internal bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements of 16% efficiency

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 116,073 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 116,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,833 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Slight play in front lower ball joints

Slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,660 miles

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

Nearside front amber side marker not working

Nearside front track rod inner joint has slight play

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

Offside rear handbrake binding on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,523 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 88,510 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 83,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 11 Apr 2011 73,762 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 73,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,609 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 41,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,146 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 PCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

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

Is BN55 PCF safe to buy?

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