2005 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · BJ05 XEC
2005 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 247,864 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 XEC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 247,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 XEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lt (BJ05 XEC) between April 2008 and November 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (52 issues), Brakes (45 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 93 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
BJ05 XEC Mileage History
- 14/04/200885,297 mi
- 15/04/200885,298 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/200994,337 mi+9,039 mi
- 27/04/2010105,188 mi+10,851 mi
- 19/04/2011117,198 mi+12,010 mi
- 26/04/2012128,736 mi+11,538 mi
- 26/04/2012128,736 mi
- 25/04/2013140,146 mi+11,410 mi
- 26/04/2014152,495 mi+12,349 mi
- 26/04/2014152,495 mi
- 18/04/2015164,440 mi+11,945 mi
- 25/04/2016175,903 mi+11,463 mi
- 25/04/2016175,905 mi+2 mi
- 18/04/2017186,030 mi+10,125 mi
- 18/04/2017186,030 mi
- 21/04/2018196,671 mi+10,641 mi
- 21/04/2018196,671 mi
- 26/04/2019205,874 mi+9,203 mi
- 29/04/2019205,883 mi+9 mi
- 27/10/2020218,002 mi+12,119 mi
- 30/10/2020218,012 mi+10 mi
- 26/10/2021225,527 mi+7,515 mi
- 01/11/2021225,539 mi+12 mi
- 24/10/2022232,579 mi+7,040 mi
- 26/10/2022232,529 mi-50 mi
- 30/10/2023240,437 mi+7,908 mi
- 03/11/2023240,437 mi
- 28/10/2024247,861 mi+7,424 mi
- 05/11/2024247,864 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,817 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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