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BN55 XLX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,507 mi
Last recorded207,507 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 207,507 miles

Offside Rear tyre low tread

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 207,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust and tail pipe has holier it and excessively corroded (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear tyre low tread

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 124,104 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 123,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,865 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 107,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,535 miles

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 XLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

BN55 XLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is BN55 XLX safe to buy?

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