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MT05 JJF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,170 mi
Last recorded50,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 50,170 miles

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

Front all suspension components corroded

Front both side Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear all suspension components corroded

under body covered in black under seal

Pass 9 May 2024 49,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 49,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,722 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 48,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,353 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,233 miles

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

Nearside Seatbelt buckle surround missing still functions correctly

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

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

Offside Seatbelt buckle surround missing still functions correctly

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

Pass 8 May 2017 44,976 miles

n/s/front and o/s/front seat belt clips broken cases but still w2orking

Pass 10 May 2016 43,917 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 42,124 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 May 2014 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,843 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 38,843 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 37,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,306 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,708 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 28,671 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,270 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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MT05 JJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MT05 JJF, 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 MT05 JJF registered?

MT05 JJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is MT05 JJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 JJF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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