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BT05 BHX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,629 mi
Last recorded160,629 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 BHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 160,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 160,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 143,349 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 143,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 123,021 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes showing wear

n/s front tyre worn on shoulder

slight movement in o/s front hub

vehicle soiled generally inside and out/underside

Fail 4 Nov 2010 123,008 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

clutch pedal a/slip worn

front anti roll bar link bushes showing wear

n/s front tyre worn on shoulder

slight movement in o/s front hub

vehicle soiled generally inside and out/underside

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,223 miles

brake pedal anti slip showing wear

front roll bushes slight wear eveident

o/s rear tyre worn on shoulders

warning lamp displayed

Fail 4 Nov 2009 98,180 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip showing wear

front roll bushes slight wear eveident

o/s rear tyre worn on shoulders

warning lamp displayed

Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,069 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tread worn on inner shoulders

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,069 miles

n/s rear tread worn on inner shoulders

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in o/s front hub

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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BT05 BHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BT05 BHX, 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 BT05 BHX registered?

BT05 BHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is BT05 BHX safe to buy?

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