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BX05 UBE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

454,981 mi
Last recorded454,981 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 454,981 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 454,951 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 449,165 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre over 10 years old

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 449,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front nsf tyre over 10 years old

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 444,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 439,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 435,159 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 428,482 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 428,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d link rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d link rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 426,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 418,411 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 418,411 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 405,787 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 398,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 386,921 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 370,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 355,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 337,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 311,982 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 271,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 222,650 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber showing signs of wear.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 222,646 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber showing signs of wear.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 174,336 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 174,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 124,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,792 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 64,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake warning lamp on †

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.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 UBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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