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BX05 TYF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

326,072 mi
Last recorded326,072 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 326,072 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion appearing under near side front arch

light grey smoke on acceleration

three passenger seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats

Pass 13 Jun 2017 319,312 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 319,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Central brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 308,237 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 293,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 280,107 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 269,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 265,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 245,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 229,320 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 207,957 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 207,954 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 181,143 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm on outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2009 181,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.9.2a)

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 144,457 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 144,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

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

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

offside side marker light in-op

Pass 15 Jun 2007 97,482 miles

advise / handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,151 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 TYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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