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RA05 BVX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,656 mi
Last recorded186,656 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 186,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 184,960 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Rear rear hand brake weak just met requirement

under body corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 181,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 176,690 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 176,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 174,308 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 174,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 172,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 169,992 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 169,989 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 166,498 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 162,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 158,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 153,838 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 148,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 144,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 139,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 139,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 135,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,330 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 90,559 miles

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in sidewall

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 BVX 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 81%.

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 RA05 BVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 BVX registered?

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

Is RA05 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 BVX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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