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BJ55 VJF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,165 mi
Last recorded178,165 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 178,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 159,239 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres uneven wear

major engine oil leak

n/s wiper blade poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2011 159,238 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres uneven wear

major engine oil leak

n/s wiper blade poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2010 150,166 miles

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

appears damp around fuel tank

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2009 135,842 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 VJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

BJ55 VJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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