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BT05 SWX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,019 mi
Last recorded221,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 221,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 221,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 219,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 108,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 102,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,660 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 93,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 77,360 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r light lens

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,652 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 SWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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