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LM05 BYC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 67,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corroded in front of osf headlamp

slight damage to nsf seat belt

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,225 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,579 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 63,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 62,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 62,146 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster is slightly damaged

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 60,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster is slightly damaged

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,869 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 57,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,111 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 56,111 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,569 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight deterioration both front wiper blades

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,157 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,335 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,355 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,522 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 52,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,398 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front discs slightly pitted on inner edges

both rear leaf spring rear eye bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,173 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 45,154 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive play on parking brake cabble

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 BYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BYC, 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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LM05 BYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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