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BV05 NKR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 141,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 140,238 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 136,605 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2022 134,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 132,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 130,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,367 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 116,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,686 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,889 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 85,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,113 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,688 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 62,686 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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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BV05 NKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV05 NKR, 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 BV05 NKR registered?

BV05 NKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is BV05 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 NKR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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