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BN55 PFY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,247 mi
Last recorded152,247 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 152,247 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 146,396 miles

Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 146,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired actuator lever broken pivot (1.1.17 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Front both upper outline markers not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear park brake effort significantly lower

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,806 miles

park brake has only just met MOT limits (reserve travel on lever)

Pass 1 Jan 2020 133,150 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 133,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both x 2 slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 128,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 128,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 124,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 124,273 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) missing side marker (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tread area but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 108,972 miles

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

exhaust condition poor corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2015 108,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust condition poor corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,024 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius 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 Lower Radius 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,246 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 53,246 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,424 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 44,424 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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 PFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN55 PFY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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