MOT Status
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153,566 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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