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BP05 WME

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,452 mi
Last recorded64,452 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 WME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 64,452 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 63,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,150 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,866 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,037 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 54,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 51,683 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 51,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,432 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 45,427 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 42,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,816 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,615 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,937 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,890 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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BP05 WME is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP05 WME, 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 BP05 WME registered?

BP05 WME is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is BP05 WME safe to buy?

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