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BX05 UBP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

318,313 mi
Last recorded318,313 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 318,313 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 313,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 303,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 303,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

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

Front crank pulley unbonding

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 295,799 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Slight chip in windscreen drivers side

Fail 29 Jul 2014 295,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Slight chip in windscreen drivers side

Pass 12 Aug 2013 287,372 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 287,371 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 286,402 miles

Offside inner sill damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 273,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 255,818 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 255,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 237,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 204,070 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

centre brake light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2009 204,070 miles

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

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

centre brake light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2008 156,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 108,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

slight play in rear axle roll bar bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,954 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

hand brake 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 UBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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