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MJ05 UAW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

267,171 mi
Last recorded267,171 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 267,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to a.b.s. unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear mountings for leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear mounting for leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 267,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of sub-frame mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 262,005 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area corroded(front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area corroded(rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area corroded(front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area corroded(rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2025 262,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Load sensing valve linkage missing. (1.1.17 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area corroded(front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area corroded(rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area corroded(front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area corroded(rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 254,723 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Front brake pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have play. ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 238,488 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak at rear of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen is damaged, cracked. Upper portion of windscreen with cracks heading down into swept area. Chip to lower drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along its entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along its entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 238,460 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sliding door is heavily corroded. Sharp edge where corrosion has split panel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe excessively corroded at join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe excessively corroded at join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light, lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake discs worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak at rear of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen is damaged, cracked. Upper portion of windscreen with cracks heading down into swept area. Chip to lower drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along its entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along its entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 229,452 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Rigid brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along its entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along its entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked passenger side upper, chip to lower drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 217,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Rigid brake pipes corroded/covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 216,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Rigid brake pipes corroded/covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 202,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 202,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 183,397 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 169,723 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 163,184 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Jun 2015 154,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 154,105 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 149,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 144,189 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 144,189 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 139,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2011 139,804 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 127,205 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2009 96,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ05 UAW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MJ05 UAW, 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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MJ05 UAW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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