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BX05 UBK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

417,432 mi
Last recorded417,432 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 417,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 417,430 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 409,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 405,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 396,521 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 396,521 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 390,109 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 380,532 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 380,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 368,944 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 368,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 355,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 202,948 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 322,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 301,577 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 301,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 277,381 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 277,381 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 235,123 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 235,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

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

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

accelrator pedal broken

n/s/f side light dull

Pass 10 Jun 2009 195,998 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 153,747 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 153,747 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 104,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,000 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 55,993 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar links not correctly located

reinforcement plate missing n/s/r seat tracking

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 UBK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 UBK, 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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What year was BX05 UBK registered?

BX05 UBK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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