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LX55 BWJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,515 mi
Last recorded197,515 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 197,515 miles

oil weap

Pass 23 Jan 2018 181,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

Slight fraying on n/s/f and some rear seat belt webbings

Pass 21 Jan 2017 171,463 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 162,712 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 162,711 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 148,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 136,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 136,455 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 136,408 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s rear inner tyre low

o/s rear outter tyre low and in poor condition

play in both front lower ball joints

play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 9 Dec 2013 135,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 119,476 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 119,476 miles

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)

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 107,165 miles

O/S/R outer tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2011 107,164 miles

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

O/S/R outer tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 853,220 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 853,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s check strap loose

Pass 19 Dec 2009 62,929 miles

N/S marker inop

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

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Seat belt stork in rear wrapped with tape

Pass 20 Dec 2008 496,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 36,482 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 36,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,114 miles

nearside parking brake could be better

rear door bottom catch requires resetting

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 BWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWJ, 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 LX55 BWJ registered?

LX55 BWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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