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LM05 BXZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,548 mi
Last recorded148,548 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 BXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 148,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2024 148,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2023 142,836 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear sill deformed/ damage

Pass 30 Jun 2022 134,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

nearside front "D" bush deteriorated

nearside outer sill damaged

staining nearside rear back plate

Fail 22 Jun 2022 134,402 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

nearside front "D" bush deteriorated

nearside hand brake reading low

nearside outer sill damaged

staining nearside rear back plate

Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 122,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,389 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 119,385 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,424 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 108,857 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2017 108,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,446 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,122 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,960 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,625 miles

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

Fail 14 Oct 2011 70,593 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

Fail 22 Jun 2011 68,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,456 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,930 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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LM05 BXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LM05 BXZ, 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 LM05 BXZ registered?

LM05 BXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is LM05 BXZ safe to buy?

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