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BJ55 REU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,813 mi
Last recorded175,813 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 REU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 175,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 249,798 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 174,001 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 3 Apr 2021 173,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 19 Feb 2020 171,273 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 166,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 166,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 163,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,558 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 147,583 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play bothsides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 139,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 139,034 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,646 miles

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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BJ55 REU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ55 REU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 REU registered?

BJ55 REU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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