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BT05 HVS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,442 mi
Last recorded205,442 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 205,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak heavy ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight fuel leak from tank

Fail 25 Sep 2017 205,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak heavy ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight fuel leak from tank

Pass 19 Sep 2016 193,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 179,611 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 163,699 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 163,692 miles

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

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 148,235 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 116,458 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 116,458 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,979 miles

O/s/f and o/s/r tyres nearing limit.

Spare wheel carrier securing bolt loose.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,946 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 95,946 miles

Inner Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT05 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

BT05 HVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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