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BP05 WML

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

260,293 mi
Last recorded260,293 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 260,293 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 257,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D Bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seat belt release button broken but does release and secure

Nearside side marker lights not working and broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides worn (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

paper work on dash board

sat nav holder in windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2016 256,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb not in head lamp (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/70/15 commercial (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D Bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seat belt release button broken but does release and secure

Nearside side marker lights not working and broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides worn (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

paper work on dash board

sat nav holder in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2015 251,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 251,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014
Pass 9 Oct 2013 235,649 miles

brake pad ware indocater flashes pads are good

Fail 1 Oct 2013 235,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

brake pad ware indocater flashes pads are good

Pass 13 Aug 2012 176,737 miles

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

nearside front marker light inop

Fail 13 Aug 2012 176,737 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside front marker light inop

Pass 22 Aug 2011 130,204 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 130,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 90,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 90,317 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,980 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 47,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WML is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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