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BX05 UBL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

338,219 mi
Last recorded338,219 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 338,219 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 338,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 338,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 329,240 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 309,098 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 289,552 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 268,816 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear inner tyre flat

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 268,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 9 Aug 2013 259,159 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 256,623 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 256,623 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 240,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 240,053 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 220,325 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 220,325 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 193,466 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 193,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 159,624 miles

handbrake poor on n/s/r

o/s/front tyer down to 2mm on outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2009 159,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Speed limiter plate not in a conspicuous position. (6.9.1b)

handbrake poor on n/s/r

o/s/front tyer down to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 116,055 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 116,055 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,308 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 170,011 miles

foot brake travel

handbrake needs service adjustment

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 UBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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