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BT05 HUA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

244,041 mi
Last recorded244,041 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 244,041 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 244,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 231,617 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 231,612 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Cabin marker light

Offside Rear Lower Side marker light not working

Centre Front Handbrake has no operation at all Dangerous and a failure

Pass 17 Oct 2014 224,482 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 224,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

chassis starting to rust?

intercooler or turbo pipe fault sucking air?

Pass 19 Sep 2013 214,180 miles

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

handbrake weak.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 206,057 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 206,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 193,296 miles

cut in tread offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2011 193,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 179,201 miles

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

hand brake cable has a join in it center

Pass 29 Jun 2009 165,304 miles

offside front wishbone nearly touching front suspension leg

Fail 25 Jun 2009 165,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside side marker lamp missing

offside side marker lamp not working

Fail 23 May 2008 132,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 132,243 miles

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 HUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HUA, 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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BT05 HUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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