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BN55 PFU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,079 mi
Last recorded187,079 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 PFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 187,079 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 187,079 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 145,722 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 145,702 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 113,913 miles

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

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

please note there is a slight mark to plate but legable

please note there is slight movment in n/s/f rackend

Fail 10 Dec 2008 113,901 miles

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

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

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

Please note not a lot of reserve travle left on handbrake

please note there is a slight mark to plate but legable

please note there is slight movment in n/s/f rackend

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 PFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 PFU registered?

BN55 PFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is BN55 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 PFU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN55 PFU have outstanding finance?

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