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HJ05 JXK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

334,941 mi
Last recorded334,941 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 JXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 334,941 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 334,910 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 331,524 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 331,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear at differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail piece missing (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 326,299 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 326,286 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at prop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab at chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 321,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 317,126 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 311,118 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 307,905 miles

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

Offside Front Upper side light lens missing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear propshaft universal joint has slight play

bonnet catch handle deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2017 307,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Upper side light lens missing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear propshaft universal joint has slight play

bonnet catch handle deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 304,953 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 304,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 298,298 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 298,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 294,786 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 294,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 263,469 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 263,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 234,039 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 234,039 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 202,503 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 202,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 179,938 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 178,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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HJ05 JXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 HJ05 JXK, 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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HJ05 JXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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