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RE05 BCV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,341 mi
Last recorded201,341 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 BCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 201,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 198,483 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 198,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 197,505 miles

All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2022 197,490 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2021 194,371 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 194,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 191,997 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 188,212 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 180,114 miles

Exhaust blow at manifold area.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 18 May 2017 180,106 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre belt, second row. (5.2.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust blow at manifold area.

Front brake discs win poor condition.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 167,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 157,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 157,737 miles

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

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

rear tailpipe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 148,456 miles

damage to o/s/r light lens

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight lift in both lower ball joints

slight movement in both front anti roll bar "d" bushes

slight staining to brake compensator

Pass 4 Apr 2013 142,833 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 4 Apr 2013 142,833 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 14 Mar 2012 131,404 miles

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F LINK

Fail 14 Mar 2012 131,404 miles

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

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F LINK

Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,060 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 114,047 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,039 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 97,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,752 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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RE05 BCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RE05 BCV, 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 RE05 BCV registered?

RE05 BCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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