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BX05 TYC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

368,051 mi
Last recorded368,051 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 TYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 368,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 354,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 342,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 342,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front door bottom of door over step insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

offside rear outer tyre has cut in tread pattern but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Jul 2014 331,196 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 331,196 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013
Pass 28 May 2013 314,446 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 314,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 296,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 274,303 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 274,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 250,685 miles

O/s/r inner tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 10 Jun 2010 250,685 miles

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

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

O/s/r inner tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Jun 2009 209,615 miles

n/s/r inner tyre down to 3mm

Fail 10 Jun 2009 209,615 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

n/s/r inner tyre down to 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2008 165,745 miles

4 rearmost seats in stored position at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2007 117,227 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

oil stain at power steering pump

Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,821 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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BX05 TYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX05 TYC, 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 BX05 TYC registered?

BX05 TYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BX05 TYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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