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BX05 UBT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

362,828 mi
Last recorded362,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 362,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 349,535 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 349,533 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake only just met required performance.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 342,706 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 342,706 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 335,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jul 2014 335,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2013 329,387 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 329,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Bottom of nearside front door damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear outer tyre has wear around outer sidewall

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 318,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 293,194 miles

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

handbrake needs service adjustment

Pass 13 Jul 2010 264,617 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 264,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 223,617 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 223,617 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 166,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 166,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 107,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 107,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,060 miles

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

handbrake travel

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

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 UBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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