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MT55 UJV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

233,322 mi
Last recorded233,322 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 233,322 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside Sills Corroded Slightly

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

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

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

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

Rear Centre Prop Bearing Bush Worn

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

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

Side Markers Discolored

Wiper Arms Worn Slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2023 227,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 227,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 223,343 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 223,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 217,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre miss shaped on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2020 204,891 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 204,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 196,267 miles

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 196,267 miles

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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 187,465 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 187,459 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 177,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded One pipe near ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Marker light damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Reads 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake only just passed the requirements

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Sep 2017 177,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded One pipe near ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working Gave horn a knock, started working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Marker light damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Reads 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake only just passed the requirements

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Sep 2016 162,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 169,242 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 161,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded one pipe on ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lamp Damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2015 161,583 miles

Brake cable knotted Centre (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded one pipe on ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjustedf in test (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted in test (1.8)

Offside Rear Lamp Damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2014 155,867 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power streeing slightly stiff.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 155,867 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

power streeing slightly stiff.

Pass 16 May 2013 140,138 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 140,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 127,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2012 127,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 118,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 118,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MT55 UJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MT55 UJV, 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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MT55 UJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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