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BT55 NTE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,922 mi
Last recorded137,922 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 137,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 137,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 133,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 130,373 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 130,372 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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 123,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 116,586 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,996 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 110,817 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 101,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 101,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,970 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 90,970 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,499 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,282 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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BT55 NTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc 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 BT55 NTE, 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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BT55 NTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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