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BX05 TYD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,826 mi
Last recorded228,826 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 228,826 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 228,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 188,159 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 188,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 137,549 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer shoulder

offside rear inner tyre srcubbed on inner shoulder

Fail 16 Jun 2008 137,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight lift in front ball joints

slight play in brake compensator arm bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,436 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 86,407 miles

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear cab heater exhaust flex bracket broken

Fail 20 Jun 2006 42,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,032 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 TYD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BX05 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

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

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