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BT05 XKU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

85,253 mi
Last recorded85,253 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,253 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 85,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,599 miles

exhaust has a minor leak

exhaust system weak and cracking near silencer

knock in steering system

Fail 29 Jun 2011 76,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre is worn low on limits and worn on outer edge

play in front anti roll bar D bishes and anti roll bar linkages bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,520 miles

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)

o/s/f indicator lense broken

Fail 25 Jun 2010 62,520 miles

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

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

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

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)

disc worn

o/s/f indicator lense broken

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,308 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 41,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 41,286 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 XKU 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 45.5%.

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 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 XKU registered?

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

Is BT05 XKU safe to buy?

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