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BT05 ZDV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,162 mi
Last recorded158,162 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 158,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 158,157 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 146,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 146,186 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 136,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 126,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 119,206 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

pedal a bit soft, poss due to worn pads

Pass 6 May 2014 112,646 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 30 Apr 2013 106,374 miles

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 22 May 2012 100,803 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 100,803 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,007 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 98,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,176 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,491 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,839 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 ZDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

BT05 ZDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is BT05 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 ZDV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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