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GX55 DLJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,532 mi
Last recorded156,532 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 DLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 156,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 150,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 150,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 144,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 140,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 129,234 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of engine covered in oil

Pass 28 Jul 2021 123,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 123,206 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,529 miles

Front number plate slightly damage

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

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

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

slight oil leak from hydrulic lift

Pass 18 Nov 2019 117,447 miles

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

Nearside head lamp mount point damaged upper

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 117,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside head lamp mount point damaged upper

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 17 Nov 2018 100,706 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2017 84,130 miles

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure !st row, (6.2.A.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,039 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 75,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (D)bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (D)bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,953 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 67,953 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,259 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,469 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,047 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,372 miles

offside outer seat belts fraying second and fifth row

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,778 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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GX55 DLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GX55 DLJ, 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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GX55 DLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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