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LM05 VMJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,050 mi
Last recorded127,050 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 VMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 127,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,791 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 121,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 118,148 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 114,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 113,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,573 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,547 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,547 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,332 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,948 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,948 miles

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front upper marker light not working

steering appears to be slightly stiff

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,370 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,521 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 34,521 miles

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

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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LM05 VMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LM05 VMJ, 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 LM05 VMJ registered?

LM05 VMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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