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BV05 NLO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,262 mi
Last recorded178,262 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2013 178,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

discs slight wear.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 178,262 miles

discs slight wear.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 167,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 167,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake compensator seized

Pass 14 Feb 2011 151,391 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 151,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 126,614 miles

Slight damage front number plate

Spare tyre flat

n/s/r tyre 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (225/70/15C 112/110)

o/s/r tyre 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (225/70/15C 112/110)

stone chip n/s headlamp (holed)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 126,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions test not carried out due to broken exhaust

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

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

Slight damage front number plate

Spare tyre flat

n/s/r tyre 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (225/70/15C 112/110)

o/s/r tyre 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (225/70/15C 112/110)

stone chip n/s headlamp (holed)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 103,502 miles

Front registration plate cracked

o/s/r tyre 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (225/70/15 112/110)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 102,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (225/70/15 112/110)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,226 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 80,226 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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