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BV05 NLC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,591 mi
Last recorded127,591 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 127,591 miles

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

Offside Front slight hole in exhaust cat to middle box

Offside Front slight play front wheel bearing offside

Offside Front slight play inner joint steeing rack

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Apr 2016 127,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front slight hole in exhaust cat to middle box

Offside Front slight play front wheel bearing offside

Offside Front slight play inner joint steeing rack

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 May 2015 120,270 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 119,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front light lens not yet affecting output advise replacment.

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

offside rear outer face of disc very pitted and corrodid.

varoius oil leaks around engine, OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,328 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 102,328 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,965 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,809 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE COMPENSATOR SLIGHTLY WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,029 miles

slight crack in n/s/r light lense

slight play in a/r/b drop link bushes

slight play in front a/r/b bushes

slight play in o/s track rod arm

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 65,557 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,896 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 43,896 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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