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BT05 SWZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,738 mi
Last recorded213,738 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 213,738 miles

engine oil leak (level low)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 213,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack insecure excessive movement in mountings (2.2.B.1a)

engine oil leak (level low)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 191,282 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 191,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil light on

o/s and n/s markers x2 n/w

o/s/f top shock mount slight worn

steering rack play o/s

Pass 9 Oct 2013 170,923 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 170,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 143,858 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 143,858 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

instrument cluster illuination n/w

side markers n/w.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 114,399 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 93,379 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 93,379 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S side marker lamp N /W

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,909 miles

Offside centre and rear body lights inoperative

Fail 3 Jul 2009 56,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside centre and rear body lights inoperative

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,464 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 55,464 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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 SWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

BT05 SWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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