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BX05 UBD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

409,140 mi
Last recorded409,140 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 409,140 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

two passenger seats fitted at time oftest

Pass 21 Jun 2017 402,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 402,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking by injectors (7.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 388,955 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 376,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 364,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 343,726 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 343,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 321,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 297,793 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 297,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 265,090 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 265,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

dash warning light flashing

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Aug 2009 216,277 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 216,277 miles

Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2008 168,065 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 168,061 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 114,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,400 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 UBD 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 UBD, 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 UBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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