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BX05 UBW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

423,350 mi
Last recorded423,350 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 423,350 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 413,635 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 401,627 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Wiper blade split on ends but not effecting drivers view.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 401,627 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wiper blade split on ends but not effecting drivers view.

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 387,003 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 387,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front side narker light not working

Nearside front step wooden frame rotten

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 372,900 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 372,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 356,185 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 353,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 353,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 335,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 306,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 267,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 230,197 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 230,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

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

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

Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.9.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 183,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 183,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 124,476 miles

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

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)

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

rear cab heater exhaust flex clip broken

Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,901 miles

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 UBW 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 70%.

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

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