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BT05 XJV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,170 mi
Last recorded189,170 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 189,170 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 189,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body damage everywhere.

Brake pad warning lamp flashing.

Headlight auto adjuster faulty.

Offside rear hub seal leaking.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 164,495 miles

Centre exhaust joint loose but secure.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 131,922 miles

centre exh aust insecure. offside front antirollbar link bent.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 101,385 miles

Brake pad warning lamp flashing.

Emissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.

Long parking brake travel.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 101,385 miles

Brake pad warning lamp flashing.

Emissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.

Long parking brake travel.

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,373 miles

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 XJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

BT05 XJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 XJV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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