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MJ05 XOF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside side marker lights not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working repeater lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure broken from door frame (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust incomplete (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside side marker lights not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 225,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

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

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

body/panels has various sharp edges due to corrosion

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Oct 2022

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 214,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill(side loading door area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 209,169 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bold both edges perishing outer sidewall underinflated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust sections missing where was fitted standard

Fail 20 Oct 2020 209,147 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh grating (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens discoloured reflector contaminated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre bold both edges perishing outer sidewall underinflated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust sections missing where was fitted standard

Pass 23 Sep 2019

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical play only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2ishmm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill rusty but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill rusty but outside prescribed areas

hand brake no reserve travel

Fail 23 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component defective loose/missing mounting bolts (6.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical play only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2ishmm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill rusty but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill rusty but outside prescribed areas

hand brake no reserve travel

Pass 6 Sep 2017 201,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5-3mm unable to see front inboard pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

rear fog light switch stiff to operate

Fail 30 Aug 2017 201,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5-3mm unable to see front inboard pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

rear fog light switch stiff to operate

Pass 2 Sep 2015 196,306 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 196,306 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 177,378 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 159,423 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 159,407 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 121,279 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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 11 Jun 2009
Fail 10 Jun 2009

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 May 2009 91,548 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 76,803 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 76,803 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 XOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MJ05 XOF, 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 XOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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