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222,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear on top off fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
center exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
center exhaust clamp broken
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides obviously worn (5.3.2 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
General cab and chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite alot of play ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks around engine and transmission components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working Both not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Also affects headlamp and position lamp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides have minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides obviously worn (5.3.2 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
General cab and chassis corrosion
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite alot of play ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks around engine and transmission components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Spring Hangers Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Paint over spray on edge (0.1 (b))
Steel Wheels and Trims Fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front wishbone ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks
some metal brake pipes surface rusted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks
some metal brake pipes surface rusted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear brake backing plate in poor condition
windscreen damaged at nearside bottom
windscreen damaged offside at edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear brake backing plate in poor condition
windscreen damaged at nearside bottom
windscreen damaged offside at edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear backing plates in poor condition
oil leak
play in steering rack arms
windscreen has damage outside swept area
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight and main beam (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70/15c (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear backing plates in poor condition
oil leak
play in steering rack arms
windscreen has damage outside swept area
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear lamp unit casing broken
windscreen has damaged outside swept area
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear lamp unit casing broken
windscreen has damaged outside swept area
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine will not get any hotter
near side rear tyre getting low on tread and has small cuts in tread
rear number plate bent
screen cracked ok on day of test
slight play in off side lower ball joint
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine will not get any hotter
near side rear tyre getting low on tread and has small cuts in tread
rear number plate bent
screen cracked ok on day of test
slight play in off side lower ball joint
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked and broken can still be read
lift in both front lower ball joints
offside rear tyre nail in tread, miscelanious cuts and cut in outer sidewall
oil leak
slight play in nearside rack end
slight split offside wiper blade
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked and broken can still be read
lift in both front lower ball joints
offside rear tyre nail in tread, miscelanious cuts and cut in outer sidewall
oil leak
play in both front antiroll bar links
slight play in nearside rack end
slight split offside wiper blade
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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BP54 MHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 BP54 MHA, 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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BP54 MHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 February 2005.
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