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BV05 WNU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,604 mi
Last recorded83,604 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,604 miles

Offside Headlamp

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 83,604 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 71,274 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 61,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,482 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 56,479 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,456 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,940 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 33,867 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,034 miles

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,411 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,783 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 WNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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