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J33 GLY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,022 mi
Last recorded225,022 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 GLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 225,022 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 224,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 210,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 210,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 202,768 miles

Nearside SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 195,114 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 195,039 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 191,196 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 191,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 189,945 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 189,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 176,033 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 176,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 160,444 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 160,444 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 148,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 148,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 148,019 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 148,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 135,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 120,413 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 107,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 107,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,137 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,375 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2012 83,375 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 50,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,495 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,444 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 36,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,654 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 10,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,217 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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J33 GLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J33 GLY, 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 J33 GLY registered?

J33 GLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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