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WJ05 BNX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,051 mi
Last recorded186,051 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 186,051 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Off side and near side (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 186,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure Front U bolt loose (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Off side and near side inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Off side and near side (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 166,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 166,215 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 153,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 152,994 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 141,277 miles

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

body damaged all over

near side front light damaged

off side rear brake slightly reduced efficency

Fail 26 Apr 2013 141,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

body damaged all over

near side front light damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 130,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 30 Apr 2012 130,895 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Apr 2011 120,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side and near side rear brake discs worn

rear brake valve lever pivot bushes worn

slight play off side and near side steering rack drumstick joints

Fail 26 Apr 2011 120,351 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side and near side rear brake discs worn

off side rear light lense damaged

rear brake valve lever pivot bushes worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 111,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

off side rear tyre cut in side wall

projection from off side of rear bumper

Pass 30 Apr 2009 104,206 miles

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

flywheel noisey?

Pass 2 May 2008 96,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 BNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BNX, 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 BNX registered?

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

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