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J555 RJL

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,931 mi
Last recorded99,931 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 RJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 99,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 92,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 91,028 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 91,028 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 91,010 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 91,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 90,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre 7 years old

Offside Front Upper Marker light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2021 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 85,350 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 84,705 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 83,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 80,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 79,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 77,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 75,197 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking but no cords showing

Pass 30 May 2014 73,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 71,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 71,980 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 69,924 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,526 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,526 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,424 miles

front brakes worn

front roll bar links worn

o/s/f tyre worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust in poor condition

spare wheel carrier ...water tank frames rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,424 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brakes worn

front roll bar links worn

o/s/f tyre worn

spare wheel carrier ...water tank frames rusting

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 59,434 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 57,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,748 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 52,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,568 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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J555 RJL is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 141,508 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 J555 RJL, 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 29 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 J555 RJL registered?

J555 RJL is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is J555 RJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 RJL shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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