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LS55 BWU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,400 mi
Last recorded76,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 BWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,478 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 61,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,583 miles

nearside rear stop light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,431 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,431 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,129 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 27,129 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,931 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 16,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LS55 BWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS55 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS55 BWU registered?

LS55 BWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is LS55 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 BWU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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