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WJ05 BKX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,697 mi
Last recorded120,697 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 120,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 118,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 118,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 115,339 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 115,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 112,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 May 2022 110,597 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 107,349 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 105,005 miles

rear handbrake only just met limit

Pass 4 May 2019 102,424 miles

rear hand brake only just met limit

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 95,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 88,319 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 81,309 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,241 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2011 74,332 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 66,412 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 61,181 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 61,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,804 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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WJ05 BKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WJ05 BKX, 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 WJ05 BKX registered?

WJ05 BKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 BKX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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