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MJ55 LVZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 LVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 125,900 miles

engine oil weeps

lift in both front lower ball joints

low clearence between front bump stops and suspension arms

o/s/f shocker weeping

prop bearing misaligned

rear tyres 2.5mm

screen has large crack & chips out of zones

side loading door stiff in operation

slight pulsing from rear brakes

Fail 7 Mar 2012 125,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

engine oil weeps

lift in both front lower ball joints

low clearence between front bump stops and suspension arms

o/s/f shocker weeping

prop bearing misaligned

rear tyres 2.5mm

screen has large crack & chips out of zones

side loading door stiff in operation

slight pulsing from rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,098 miles

both outer sills damaged

crack in windscreen

intercooler leaking slightly

n/s/r light lense damaged

oil leaks

rear doors and side door worn

slight play in both front inner track rods

slight play in both front wheel bearings

windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2011 99,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

EGR pipe split

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

both outer sills damaged

crack in windscreen

intercooler leaking slightly

n/s/r light lense damaged

nut missing from turbo to front pipe flange

o/s reverse light inop

oil leaks

rear doors and side door worn

slight play in both front inner track rods

slight play in both front wheel bearings

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 93,364 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)

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)

play in steering rack joints

Fail 12 Nov 2010 93,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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)

play in steering rack joints

Fail 30 Oct 2009 68,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

windscreen cracked (not in swept area)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,106 miles

windscreen cracked (not in swept area)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,013 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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MJ55 LVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MJ55 LVZ, 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 MJ55 LVZ registered?

MJ55 LVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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