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BJ55 VJD

2006 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

180,925 mi
Last recorded180,925 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2021 180,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 180,912 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 180,912 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 179,239 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Offside Front side marker not working

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

accelerator pedal broken

bonnet pull broken and bull bar restricts opening/closing of bonnet

many components corroded but not yet considered excessive

Fail 4 Apr 2019 179,237 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated friction material crumbling off (1.1.13 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning excessively tight (2.1.5 (a))

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

accelerator pedal broken

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Offside Front side marker not working

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

bonnet pull broken and bull bar restricts opening/closing of bonnet

many components corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2018 177,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 177,720 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 174,828 miles

Front number plate has damage but not like to be miss read

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear light lenses are damage

windscreen has crack but not restrict drivers view

Fail 27 Mar 2017 174,828 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust to turbo is missing bolt (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance and show white light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate has damage but not like to be miss read

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear light lenses are damage

windscreen has crack but not restrict drivers view

Pass 1 Apr 2016 172,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside windscreen damaged -outside swept area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 172,448 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside windscreen damaged -outside swept area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 167,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s sidemarker lamp not working

o/s windscreen damaged -outside swept area

Fail 9 Mar 2015 167,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s sidemarker lamp not working

o/s windscreen damaged -outside swept area

Pass 4 Mar 2014 156,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 142,848 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 124,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 102,517 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 102,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 94,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 94,040 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VJD is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,464 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJD, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ55 VJD is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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