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BN55 PCV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,299 mi
Last recorded151,299 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 151,299 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 150,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 149,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner RACK JOINT

Fail 13 Apr 2023 149,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner RACK JOINT

Pass 17 Feb 2022 148,365 miles

Offside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 148,365 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 148,356 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door lower corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / under sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected both front (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Sep 2020 146,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 145,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 126,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 126,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r axle seals leaking at hubs

rear brake low readings

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,341 miles

both halfshaft oil seals leaking oil but not onto discs

brake pedal slightly spongy but new brakes fitted all round so benefit of doubt given to presenter

Fail 23 Sep 2015 113,334 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

both halfshaft oil seals leaking oil but not onto discs

brake pedal slightly spongy but new brakes fitted all round so benefit of doubt given to presenter

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,300 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 103,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 90,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 90,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,686 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,686 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,149 miles

aii seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,024 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

intercooler split, causing slight blow and oil leak, to o/s seem

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,777 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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