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BX05 UBS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

375,512 mi
Last recorded375,512 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 375,512 miles

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

four passenger seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats

grey smoke on acceleration

off side front tire worn on outside edge

off side rear inner tire wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 370,552 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 361,792 miles

Nearside rear side marker lamp not working

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 361,728 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear side marker lamp not working

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 355,879 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 355,879 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 345,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 345,404 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Nearside front door step light not working

Nearside rear side marker light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2013 331,476 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 331,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 320,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 297,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 270,784 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 270,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 224,805 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 224,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not in good working order (function impaired) (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 160,317 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 160,317 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 104,445 miles

Oil leak

damp around fuel tank

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r outer tyre worn on edge

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,369 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 56,303 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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 UBS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UBS, 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 UBS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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