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BN55 PGX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,238 mi
Last recorded164,238 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 PGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 164,238 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre size-225/70/15C

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge of tread area wearing low

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 161,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside front body mounting points corroded/deteriorated and require welding/repairing

Fail 18 Sep 2017 161,693 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside front body mounting points corroded/deteriorated and require welding/repairing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 155,062 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear diff seal weeping

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front body mounts deteriorating

oil leak

wipers smear

Fail 13 Sep 2016 155,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear diff seal weeping

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front body mounts deteriorating

oil leak

wipers smear

Pass 19 Aug 2015 141,817 miles

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

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

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

all break discs corroded

play in steering inner rack ends

Pass 16 Sep 2014 122,451 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 122,450 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 122,434 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,556 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,594 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 88,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,572 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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 PGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue 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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

BN55 PGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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