2005 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · BT54 YVY
2005 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 224,005 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT54 YVY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 224,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT54 YVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lt (BT54 YVY) between October 2008 and June 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
BT54 YVY Mileage History
- 03/10/2008104,226 mi
- 03/10/2008104,227 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/2009136,863 mi+32,636 mi
- 09/10/2009136,863 mi
- 14/01/2011174,932 mi+38,069 mi
- 18/01/2011174,934 mi+2 mi
- 06/02/2012189,692 mi+14,758 mi
- 23/01/2013202,371 mi+12,679 mi
- 25/03/2013202,951 mi+580 mi
- 25/03/2013202,951 mi
- 02/07/2014205,997 mi+3,046 mi
- 09/07/2014206,000 mi+3 mi
- 30/11/2015208,765 mi+2,765 mi
- 01/12/2015208,770 mi+5 mi
- 19/10/2016212,195 mi+3,425 mi
- 03/12/2016212,289 mi+94 mi
- 23/11/2017213,585 mi+1,296 mi
- 27/11/2017213,585 mi
- 22/02/2019215,909 mi+2,324 mi
- 17/07/2021220,080 mi+4,171 mi
- 13/06/2025224,005 mi+3,925 mi
- 13/06/2025224,005 mi
Average of roughly 7,175 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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