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BP05 WNL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,410 mi
Last recorded143,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 143,410 miles

kick back in power steering on slow turning when cold, advise attention

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak, advise replacing

nearside steering rack gaiter in poor condition, twisted

offside and nearside rear side marker lights not working

Fail 8 Jan 2016 143,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

kick back in power steering on slow turning when cold, advise attention

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak, advise replacing

nearside steering rack gaiter in poor condition, twisted

offside and nearside rear side marker lights not working

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front position lights different colours

nearside rear side marker light out

offside rear tyre low in tread

p.a.steering heavy, advise attention

stone chip in offside windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2015 102,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front position lights different colours

nearside rear side marker light out

offside rear tyre low in tread

p.a.steering heavy, advise attention

stone chip in offside windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,669 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 67,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc 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 BP05 WNL, 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 WNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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