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BX05 UBC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

308,818 mi
Last recorded308,818 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 308,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 308,818 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 289,366 miles

Coolant leak

offside rear inner tyre pressure low, causing outter tyre to take weight of vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2012 289,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Coolant leak

offside rear inner tyre pressure low, causing outter tyre to take weight of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2011 258,857 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 258,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 236,464 miles

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed and down to 3mm

o/s/front and rear outer tyres down to 2mm

Fail 26 Jun 2010 236,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed and down to 3mm

o/s/front and rear outer tyres down to 2mm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 191,983 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 150,896 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 150,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 101,396 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,250 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 48,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

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 UBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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