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MJ05 UAY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,097 mi
Last recorded162,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 162,097 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 161,594 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 161,594 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 160,925 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle has been covered in sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 159,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2022 157,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 157,265 miles

All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight play

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 156,254 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 156,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 154,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 152,109 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 148,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 145,788 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 142,271 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 138,710 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 138,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 135,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 135,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 117,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 117,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,904 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 102,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

play in ball joints and roll bar bushes

play in rack arms

Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,189 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 78,594 miles

play both rack arms

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,665 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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MJ05 UAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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