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BX05 UBB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

350,196 mi
Last recorded350,196 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 350,196 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 350,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 333,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 333,562 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 328,733 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 328,733 miles

Central Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator affecting centre brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Central Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator affecting side light upper and lower (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion by leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X3 patches under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator affecting side light upper and lower (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion by leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X3 patches under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 319,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 304,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 295,300 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 286,325 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 286,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 278,013 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 278,013 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 267,526 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 267,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight movement in rear seats

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Jul 2013 247,153 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 227,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 213,183 miles

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

front pads low 85% worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 213,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front pads low 85% worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 199,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 199,910 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 24 Jul 2009 170,873 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 170,873 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 130,618 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 130,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,880 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 84,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

slight play in all front axle roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2006 44,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,939 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 UBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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