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LX55 BWF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

286,772 mi
Last recorded286,772 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 286,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

mirror casing damaged both sides

Pass 31 Oct 2019 275,888 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 258,279 miles

corrosion to body

Pass 9 Dec 2017 236,169 miles

Damage/corrosion to body panels

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Oil leak Slight ()

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

Slight damage to n/s/f seatbelt and fraying on o/s/f

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 3 Dec 2016 218,514 miles

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

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

Rear both rear outer tyres perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2016 218,514 miles

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

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

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

Rear both rear outer tyres perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2015 202,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 202,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 184,642 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 184,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 167,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 152,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 152,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 137,335 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 17 Nov 2010 113,488 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 113,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Alternator belt worn

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

O/S/R door loose at bottom

Pass 5 Dec 2009 95,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,676 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

fire extinguisher under bonnet low

Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

fire extinguisher under bonnet low

ns side marker inop, rear top brake light inop

Fail 1 Dec 2007 41,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,154 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 19,892 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp missing (1.3.1)

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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LX55 BWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LX55 BWF, 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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LX55 BWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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