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BT54 GXH

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,021 mi
Last recorded151,021 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 151,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on body and on some other components

Fail 16 Dec 2020 151,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on body and on some other components

Pass 11 Jun 2019 143,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle on some components

Fail 11 Jun 2019 143,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle on some components

Pass 23 May 2018 122,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 137,671 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2015 129,436 miles

Nearside orange marker / reflector is missing

Nearside upper cab marker lamp is not working

Offside front inner tread band worn smooth

Strong smell of diesel fumes in cab

Suspect diesel leak on High pressure fuel pump

Fail 23 Dec 2015 129,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed verious damage holes in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside orange marker / reflector is missing

Nearside upper cab marker lamp is not working

Offside front inner tread band worn smooth

Strong smell of diesel fumes in cab

Suspect diesel leak on High pressure fuel pump

Pass 30 Dec 2014 119,845 miles

Nearside marker lamp missing.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 119,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside marker lamp missing.

Offside rear tyre on wear limits.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,180 miles

The front bumper is damaged

The front number plate is bent

Fail 10 Feb 2014 109,894 miles

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

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

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

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

The front bumper is damaged

The front number plate is bent

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,793 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,143 miles

play in o/s & n/s front suspension lower swivel joints.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,219 miles

near side front tyre wearin on edges of tread.

off side rear shock lower bush over to one side but no play at time of test.

windscreen scratched and chiped within limits at time of test.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,484 miles

front anti roll bar links (both) have play in them near limit.

front no plate cracked and in poor condition.

rear section of exhaust corroded in places.

windscreen chiped to lmit of zone (A).and scratched by wiper blade in centre.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front anti roll bar links (both) have play in them near limit.

front no plate cracked and in poor condition.

rear section of exhaust corroded in places.

windscreen chiped to lmit of zone (A).and scratched by wiper blade in centre.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,589 miles

nera side front tyre very low on outer edge off tread and side wall worn.

rear section of exhaust corroded slightly.

windscreen damaged in zone (A) and screen scratched.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,221 miles

near side and off side rear tyres worn to the wear indicator bars.

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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BT54 GXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT54 GXH, 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 BT54 GXH registered?

BT54 GXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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The MOT history for BT54 GXH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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