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BJ55 VJC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,452 mi
Last recorded126,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,452 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 126,452 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,559 miles

Both nearside & offside front to rear inner & outer sills has slight surface corrosion

Position lamp insecure Both rear lens slightly insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,349 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,338 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 106,321 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative fails to lock and continue flashing when released (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring seriously weakened suspension on bumpstop even without driver in vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent operation (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,344 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 96,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,480 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 79,467 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance jagged (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,809 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,785 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,407 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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 VJC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VJC, 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 BJ55 VJC registered?

BJ55 VJC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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