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BV05 WPD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

249,115 mi
Last recorded249,115 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 249,115 miles

airbox lid incorrectly fitted

auxillary drivebelt in poor condition

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front anti roll bar and roll bar link bushes worn

front brake pads will require checking in approx. 2000 miles

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

offside and nearside steering rack ends worn

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear lamp and nearside headlamp lense damaged

oil seepage

poor starting

rear tyres on load rating limit

steering heavy

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2016 249,115 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

airbox lid incorrectly fitted

auxillary drivebelt in poor condition

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front anti roll bar and roll bar link bushes worn

front brake pads will require checking in approx. 2000 miles

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

offside and nearside steering rack ends worn

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear lamp and nearside headlamp lense damaged

oil seepage

poor starting

rear tyres on load rating limit

steering heavy

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2015 225,004 miles

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges - advise replacement soon

imbalance between parking brakes

inner bushes on front anti roll bar are worn

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

nearside marker light inoperative(front)

offside and nearside steering rack ends worn

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear light unit damaged

oil seepage/leakage

rear tyres on looad rating limit

Pass 18 Jul 2014 193,304 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine smokey

front anti roll bar bushes and roll bar link bushes are worn

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and has nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear lamp damaged

oil seepage

rear tyres on load rating limit

squeak from clutch general area at idle

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes at 25%

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2014 193,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear lamp damaged

oil seepage

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine smokey

front anti roll bar bushes and roll bar link bushes are worn

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and has nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres on load rating limit

squeak from clutch general area at idle

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 166,570 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear and offside rear light units damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and has at least 2 nails in tread

offside front brake hose perished

oil seepage

rear tyres on load rating limit

wipers poor

Fail 18 Jul 2013 166,538 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front anti roll bar offside inner bush worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear and offside rear light units damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and has at least 2 nails in tread

offside front brake hose perished

oil seepage

rear tyres on load rating limit

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2012 151,094 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

knock from steering

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 16 Jul 2012 150,866 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

knock from steering

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2011 131,314 miles

light perishing to rear tyres

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear reflecter damaged

offside front and nearside front brake pipes rusty

offside inner bush on front anti roll bar is worn

squeaking from auxillary drive belt area - advise investigation

various oil leaks

Fail 20 Jul 2011 131,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear reflecter damaged

light perishing to rear tyres

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front and nearside front brake pipes rusty

offside inner bush on front anti roll bar is worn

squeaking from auxillary drive belt area - advise investigation

various oil leaks

various windscreen damage

Pass 30 Jul 2010 118,528 miles

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

long travel on handbrake

near side rear reflector damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2010 118,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

long travel on handbrake

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake hoses perished

imbalance between front brakes

parking brake efficiency close to limit

wear in offside front lower ball joint

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,495 miles

front brake hoses perished

imbalance between front brakes

parking brake efficiency close to limit

wear in offside front lower ball joint

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,899 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 72,899 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 72,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive 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)

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 WPD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WPD, 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 WPD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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