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BT05 SXU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,555 mi
Last recorded142,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 142,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 140,621 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 140,618 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam. Could be an earth connection issue (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 135,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 133,885 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,468 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 131,559 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2019 130,244 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 130,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,858 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem perished

Offside Front Valve stem perished

Offside Rear Valve stem perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 122,644 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 122,636 miles

Fuel hose leaking leak around fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear outer side light not working

Offside Rear outer side light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 23 May 2015 113,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 20 May 2015 113,654 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 110,289 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 110,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 107,558 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 104,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 101,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 96,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 91,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 86,905 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 86,905 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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 SXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 SXU registered?

BT05 SXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is BT05 SXU safe to buy?

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