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BV05 NKW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,802 mi
Last recorded158,802 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 158,802 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 158,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 151,137 miles

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

rear step corroded

water leak from camper water tank

Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,969 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 145,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 144,737 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 144,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE ON PERMENANT WITH HEADLAMPS ON

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 144,136 miles

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 144,136 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,061 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 138,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 126,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,807 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired pivot bush on arm to axle worn (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 115,792 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired pivot bush on arm to axle worn (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,779 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 98,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,154 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,961 miles

Oil leak

SRS lamp on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,181 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 47,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,063 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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BV05 NKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BV05 NKW, 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 BV05 NKW registered?

BV05 NKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is BV05 NKW safe to buy?

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