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BP05 ZKR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

228,381 mi
Last recorded228,381 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ZKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 228,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering heavy

Pass 14 Sep 2023 226,516 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

steering is slightly heavy

Fail 6 Sep 2023 226,445 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

steering is slightly heavy

Pass 6 Sep 2022 223,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 222,941 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 218,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 213,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2019 210,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 201,325 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front drop link slight play

both rear tyers worn inner edges

slight play both front wheel bearings

stone chip zone a less 10mm

Fail 30 Aug 2018 201,214 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel hand brake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front drop link slight play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyers worn inner edges

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2017 181,502 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 180,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 160,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 141,451 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 141,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 132,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 104,304 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,110 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light flickering

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 68,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 ZKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZKR, 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 ZKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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