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BT05 XKO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

166,271 mi
Last recorded166,271 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 166,271 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear electrical socket wiring hanging down (4.11 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing low inner 3/4

Fail 29 Oct 2019 166,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear cervice brake imbalance 45-50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light o/s/r fog shows white light --lense broken (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear electrical socket wiring hanging down (4.11 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing low inner 3/4

Pass 9 Jun 2017 164,154 miles

engine oil leak blowing back

n/s/f bottom ball joint has some play

Fail 9 Jun 2017 164,154 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

engine oil leak blowing back

n/s/f bottom ball joint has some play

Pass 26 Feb 2016 160,789 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2016 160,789 miles

Direction indicator insecure n/s/f indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front sidelights show blue (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f very low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r tyre inner 3/4 area has many tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2014 148,415 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 148,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 141,566 miles

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

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

both rear light lenses cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2013 141,566 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

both rear light lenses cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2012 133,215 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s/f pads wearing low

Fail 21 Nov 2012 133,215 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s/f pads wearing low

Pass 26 May 2011 107,333 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 107,333 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s/r light lense has small hole

Pass 13 May 2010 93,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r light unit has small hole

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s/r light unit has crack

Fail 13 May 2010 93,249 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r light unit has small hole

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s/r light unit has crack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,770 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,385 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 XKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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