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BG55 WZJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,330 mi
Last recorded135,330 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 135,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2026 135,326 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2025 134,025 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub seal.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 134,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub seal.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 131,037 miles

(n/s rear axel seal leak)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 127,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 125,613 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 125,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 121,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 107,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 103,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 101,791 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 101,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 98,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

injector popping

n/s rear light lense cracked not showing white light to rear

Pass 13 Jul 2010 98,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

injector popping

n/s rear light lense cracked not showing white light to rear

Pass 30 Dec 2008 74,691 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 74,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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BG55 WZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG55 WZJ, 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 BG55 WZJ registered?

BG55 WZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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