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BN55 XME

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

358,511 mi
Last recorded358,511 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 358,511 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF Drop Links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF and NSF Bottom Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 358,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF Drop Links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF and NSF Bottom Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 213,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS Drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General body condition poor with sharp edges developing on several components including rear wheelchair access ramp.

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Cable fouling NSR Shock and starting to wear through (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 330,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 192,620 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 192,607 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 185,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 185,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 185,941 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 185,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking brake effort seriously reduced (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 177,900 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,742 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,742 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 XME is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XME, 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 XME registered?

BN55 XME is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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