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BX05 UBG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

459,228 mi
Last recorded459,228 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 459,228 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger grab handle defective (9.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 453,765 miles

gear box mount broken

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 453,765 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Air brake cylinder/actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected hand brake (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gear box mount broken

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 443,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 426,842 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 426,842 miles

Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired Latch insecure (6.2.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 405,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 381,877 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

twelve seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats

Pass 12 Aug 2013 356,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 354,188 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 353,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 327,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 269,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 267,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 267,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 13 Jul 2009 220,976 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 220,976 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 165,958 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 117,754 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,986 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 UBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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