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BT05 XKM

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,768 mi
Last recorded127,768 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 127,768 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both slightly damaged (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,817 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,203 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 116,181 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,232 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,140 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,516 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,332 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,695 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2009 66,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,261 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,643 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 51,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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