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BT05 XGA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,566 mi
Last recorded153,566 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 153,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 152,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 151,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 150,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 150,006 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 149,963 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both sills slightly corroded

steering column knuckle stiff requires attention soon

Pass 26 Jan 2018 145,699 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both sills slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

several body panels slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 145,691 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both sills slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

several body panels slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Fail 23 Jan 2017 138,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Pass 26 Jan 2016 128,204 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 128,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

nearside head lamp damaged and repaired using plastic bags may require further attention soon

water leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 117,756 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 117,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 106,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,525 miles

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

o/s front tyre excessive outer shoulder wear

Fail 14 Jan 2013 96,520 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

N/S Front indicator lens missing

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

o/s front tyre excessive outer shoulder wear

Pass 9 May 2011 78,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,794 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,794 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 XGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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