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BT05 XJY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,966 mi
Last recorded137,966 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 137,966 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front side marker lamp lens damaged.

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly.

Nearside rear side marker lamp not working.

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

Power steering slightly heavier than normal.

Rear bumper missing.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 137,966 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front side marker lamp lens damaged.

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly.

Nearside rear side marker lamp not working.

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

Power steering slightly heavier than normal.

Rear bumper missing.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 106,904 miles

Fuel injector leak off hoses damp.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Nearside rear hub seal leaking.

Nearside rear side marker lamp not working.

Spare tyre tread on legal limit.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 106,898 miles

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

Fuel injector leak off hoses damp.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Nearside rear hub seal leaking.

Nearside rear side marker lamp not working.

Spare tyre tread on legal limit.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,336 miles

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

engine has a bad oil leak

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

strong advise offside rear brake pads are very low

Fail 19 Aug 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine has a bad oil leak

foot brake has long travel

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

strong advise offside rear brake pads are very low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 42,426 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,426 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 42,399 miles

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/f clear indicator lense insecure

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 XJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

BT05 XJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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