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MM55 GJY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,557 mi
Last recorded156,557 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 GJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 156,557 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 156,557 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,185 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 115,025 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 115,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 103,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,000 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 81,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside hub leaking oil slighley

Fail 18 Nov 2009 68,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside hub leaking oil slighley

Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,242 miles

Front wipers are split recommend new wipers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Rear leaf spring alignment brackets are loose and causing a loud rattling noise

Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear leaf spring alignment brackets are loose and causing a loud rattling noise

Front wipers are split recommend new wipers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

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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MM55 GJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MM55 GJY, 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 MM55 GJY registered?

MM55 GJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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