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BX55 LKY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

189,128 mi
Last recorded189,128 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 LKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 189,128 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 189,128 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 185,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 112,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 112,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 170,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 168,867 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 166,493 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 166,492 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 165,073 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 162,793 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 156,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 140,727 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edges

osf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 124,614 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 123,695 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers wearing on edges

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,485 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 94,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speed limiter tamperproof device missing (6.5.B.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,921 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,319 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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BX55 LKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BX55 LKY, 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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BX55 LKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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