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BV05 NLA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,211 mi
Last recorded173,211 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 173,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 171,597 miles

Nearside unable to open side sliding door prescribed areas checked via access from rear doors

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 164,814 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating

oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Fail 16 Mar 2016 164,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake hoses deteriorating

oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Pass 10 Mar 2015 155,375 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Centre seat belt buckle clasp casing missing

Offside front seat belt fraying close to excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2015 154,989 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hoses perished

Centre seat belt buckle clasp casing missing

Offside front seat belt fraying close to excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2014 143,483 miles

Both rear brake discs pitting

Both rear brake pads wearing low

Brake pedal travel

Centre seat belt buckle clasp casing missing

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Handbrake has little reserve

Nearside front brake hose perished close to excessive

Offside front brake hose perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 143,481 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brake discs pitting

Both rear brake pads wearing low

Brake pedal travel

Centre seat belt buckle clasp casing missing

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Handbrake has little reserve

Nearside front brake hose perished close to excessive

Offside front brake hose perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 124,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,494 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 94,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,514 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 66,513 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear axle seal leaking oil on to handbrake shoes

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,485 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 48,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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 NLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NLA, 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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BV05 NLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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