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KX05 BVO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

366,453 mi
Last recorded366,453 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 BVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 366,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake is sticking on slightly

Offside Front brake sticking on slightly

Offside Rear brake is sticking on slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 364,178 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 364,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 339,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 304,096 miles

both sides front bottom balljoints have slight play

front no plate damaged

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s/f and n/s/r outer and o/s/r outer tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2012 269,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 240,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front bottom balljoints on limit time test

Pass 16 Mar 2010 180,272 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

all rear anti roll bar bushes/drop link bushes have play

play n/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 26 Mar 2009 142,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 142,450 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

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)

Recommend repair of nsf lower ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2008 98,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 70,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,020 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 35,020 miles

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

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

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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KX05 BVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KX05 BVO, 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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KX05 BVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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