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BN55 PHK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,881 mi
Last recorded181,881 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 181,881 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Jan 2026 181,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jan 2025 179,723 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 179,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 175,522 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 175,510 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 172,184 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 168,438 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 166,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 164,247 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 163,459 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 163,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/70r15c/112/110r (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 158,249 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 158,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 154,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 147,321 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 147,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2014 144,924 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 126,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 126,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,245 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,285 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 89,244 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,615 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,612 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,699 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 46,697 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 PHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

BN55 PHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is BN55 PHK safe to buy?

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