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BN55 PHZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

275,510 mi
Last recorded275,510 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 275,510 miles

Body floor and sides corroded and holed

Fail 12 Aug 2020 275,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Door corroded , sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Body floor and sides corroded and holed

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 266,895 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 266,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 263,085 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 263,085 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 245,731 miles

Nearside Front top cab marker inop

Offside Front door corrosion bottom of door

Offside Front sidemarker inop

Fail 30 Dec 2016 245,731 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front top cab marker inop

Offside Front door corrosion bottom of door

Offside Front sidemarker inop

Pass 31 Oct 2015 212,375 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 187,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 187,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 174,664 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 174,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/f sidemarker inop and n/s/r sidemarker inop

Pass 27 Sep 2012 145,651 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 145,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 124,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,045 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 102,246 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 102,246 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 84,614 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,481 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 61,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 PHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

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

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