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BX05 UBY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

367,197 mi
Last recorded367,197 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 367,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 356,897 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 346,887 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 338,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 327,039 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 316,279 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 316,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 295,438 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 295,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 269,449 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 269,449 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 234,655 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 234,655 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 197,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2009 197,456 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 158,141 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 158,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 110,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,861 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 UBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

BX05 UBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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