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RA05 BVW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,611 mi
Last recorded184,611 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 184,611 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 184,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 183,488 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 183,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side marker light n/w (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted bad (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs pitted bad on faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge bad advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

handbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 12 Oct 2015 172,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 172,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 169,809 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 166,669 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 166,669 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 164,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 158,646 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 158,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 154,176 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 154,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 133,070 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 133,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 98,285 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,470 miles

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

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

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 BVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BVW, 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 RA05 BVW registered?

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

Is RA05 BVW safe to buy?

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