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LR55 BVK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,098 mi
Last recorded175,098 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 BVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 175,098 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 175,096 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 171,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 168,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 168,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 165,252 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 160,619 miles

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 152,131 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 152,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 138,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 138,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 124,238 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 124,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 116,084 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 116,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,059 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,687 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 70,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LR55 BVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR55 BVK, 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 LR55 BVK registered?

LR55 BVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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