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BV05 WPY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,229 mi
Last recorded221,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 221,229 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 218,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight vertical lift. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis side rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight vertical lift. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis side rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 218,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight vertical lift. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis side rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight vertical lift. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis side rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 218,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight vertical lift. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight vertical lift. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 209,619 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk surrounds damaged

bonnet lever inoperative

corrosion in chassis

corrosion in front brake pipes

nut on front of sump starting to go through bottom water hose

oil leak

play in nearside inner steering rack joint (limited vision due to covered parts)

Pass 26 Apr 2018 197,544 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

corrosion forming in chassis and cab generally

corrosion in front brake pipes

oil/fuel leak ?

Pass 27 Apr 2017 188,702 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside side marker light not working

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Offside Rear tightness felt when rotating wheel

corrosion to both chassis rails

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 188,702 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside side marker light not working

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Offside Rear tightness felt when rotating wheel

corrosion to both chassis rails

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 180,145 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 180,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 167,505 miles

crack in nearside front indicator lens

nearside wiper slightly smeary

offside wiper rubber split

repaqirs effected to offside mirror glass

Fail 30 Apr 2015 167,505 miles

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

offside wiper rubber split

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)

crack in nearside front indicator lens

nearside wiper slightly smeary

repaqirs effected to offside mirror glass

Pass 28 Apr 2014 156,273 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 145,489 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blows and heavy corrosion to centre exhaust pipe

slight water ingress to o/s/f head lamp

slightly low effort to n/s/r brake operation

Pass 27 Apr 2012 134,781 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 134,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to rear exhaust

heavy corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,115 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 115,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 115,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,696 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,778 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)

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 WPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPY, 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 WPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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