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BV05 WGU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,750 mi
Last recorded129,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 129,750 miles

front brake discs corroded

very slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 129,600 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 118,405 miles

power steering heavy on idle but functioning ok on road

Fail 28 May 2011 118,346 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 107,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,198 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 WGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

BV05 WGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BV05 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 WGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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