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BX05 UBO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

376,314 mi
Last recorded376,314 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 376,314 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 364,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 364,510 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 364,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working middle (1.1.B.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 356,714 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 356,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 348,932 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 348,932 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 338,053 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 338,052 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 324,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 297,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake needs service adjustment

Pass 12 Aug 2010 271,856 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 271,844 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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 6 Aug 2009 222,616 miles

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2009 222,616 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2008 171,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 171,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 121,472 miles

both wiper blades split

Fail 10 Aug 2007 121,438 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.F.4)

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

both wiper blades split

slight damage to both front wheel rims

Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,658 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 57,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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 UBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 UBO, 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 UBO registered?

BX05 UBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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