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BN55 PDK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,448 mi
Last recorded195,448 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 195,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 193,362 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 192,078 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 189,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 187,278 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer link bushes and D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 187,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer link bushes and D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 182,827 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 177,293 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2017 177,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2016 169,952 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 9 Aug 2016 169,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2015 162,805 miles

Both front tyre valve stems perished

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 153,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 153,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 138,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower 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)

little reserve travel on footbrake

parking brake performance has only just met requirements

Fail 15 Aug 2013 138,373 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower 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)

little reserve travel on footbrake

Fail 25 Jul 2012 126,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2012 126,783 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Aug 2011 115,208 miles

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 2 Aug 2010 103,684 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 103,632 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

power steering pump marking noise

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,717 miles

Drive Belt Perished

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

Slight Play N/S Rack Arm

Fail 15 Jul 2009 74,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

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

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

Drive Belt Perished

Slight Play N/S Rack Arm

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,517 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PDK 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 64%.

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

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