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RA05 BWX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,189 mi
Last recorded177,189 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 BWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 177,189 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 177,189 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 162,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 151,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 138,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 121,310 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 BWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

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

Is RA05 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 BWX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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