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LS55 BWW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,034 mi
Last recorded166,034 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 166,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both side (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 166,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both side (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 162,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 162,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 154,246 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 151,241 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear wheel hub leaking slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2013 151,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear wheel hub leaking slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2012 144,830 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear hub leaking slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2012 144,830 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear hub leaking slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2011 136,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 123,242 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 123,242 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 108,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,926 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 BWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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