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RA05 BVS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

274,972 mi
Last recorded274,972 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 BVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 274,972 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2024 274,190 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Body corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 274,156 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 273,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 272,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 272,887 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 272,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 271,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 270,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 267,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 266,246 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 266,170 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working side lights come on as brake lights (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 266,136 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 266,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 265,953 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 265,947 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2014 265,609 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 265,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 265,599 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 243,730 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 243,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2012 218,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2012 218,194 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 135,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,500 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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RA05 BVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RA05 BVS, 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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RA05 BVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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