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WJ05 BLX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

156,424 mi
Last recorded156,424 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 156,424 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner rack play

oil leak

screen damaged outside areas

side load door secured closed

Fail 5 Sep 2015 156,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside inner rack play

oil leak

screen damaged outside areas

side load door secured closed

Pass 15 Jul 2014 148,240 miles

Engine oil leak.

Light cut to inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre no cords showing.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 148,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Light cut to inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre no cords showing.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 139,095 miles

crack offside lower windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2012 131,996 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 131,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 121,564 miles

Body bumper coner missing near side

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

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

Windscreen cracked

offside marker lamp not working

Pass 29 Jul 2010 112,646 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 112,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 112,615 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 97,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 97,075 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 80,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,737 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 75,589 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 75,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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 BLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WJ05 BLX, 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 BLX registered?

WJ05 BLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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