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BN55 XLZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,627 mi
Last recorded246,627 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 246,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 239,529 miles

Nearside Front seat belt webbing

Nearside Rear just legal

both front tyres low tread

rear shockers casing corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 239,485 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected handbrake no reserve travel (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes and nearside front as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light out (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt webbing

Nearside Rear just legal

both front tyres low tread

rear shockers casing corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 233,055 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 225,676 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD AND WORN ON THE INSIDE

Fail 30 Jan 2017 225,507 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS (2.2.B.1h)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH FRONT TRACKER ROD ENDS (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD AND WORN ON THE INSIDE

Pass 3 Feb 2016 213,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 192,270 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 192,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear side light inop

offside rear compensator brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 177,228 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 177,141 miles

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

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

play/lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 162,552 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 162,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 145,385 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 145,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 130,915 miles

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

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

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 discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 113,587 miles

n/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 25 Sep 2008 101,253 miles

nearside and offside body mountings worn

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 XLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

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

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