2005 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · BL54 XBP
2005 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 187,514 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL54 XBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 187,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BL54 XBP Mileage History
- 17/07/2023182,472 mi
- 21/07/2023182,479 mi+7 mi
- 18/07/2024183,955 mi+1,476 mi
- 24/07/2025187,504 mi+3,549 mi
- 17/10/2025187,514 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL54 XBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lt (BL54 XBP) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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