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LS55 BWV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,274 mi
Last recorded143,274 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,274 miles

outer body corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2015 143,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 139,827 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 139,827 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 137,065 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 137,065 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 134,141 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 134,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 129,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 125,767 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 125,767 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,134 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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LS55 BWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BWV, 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 LS55 BWV registered?

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

Is LS55 BWV safe to buy?

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