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BN55 XMD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,183 mi
Last recorded178,183 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 178,183 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 178,183 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 170,985 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 170,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 153,257 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer tread

slight wear in n/s front ball joint

Pass 2 Sep 2010 153,257 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer tread

slight wear in n/s front ball joint

Pass 18 Aug 2009 147,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 145,807 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 145,807 miles

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

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 XMD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

BN55 XMD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 XMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 XMD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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