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NG55 USJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,255 mi
Last recorded131,255 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 USJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 131,255 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 126,846 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,994 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 123,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear and front pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 8 Aug 2019 123,052 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak half shaft. ()

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

Oil leak differential. ()

Oil leak engine. ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

crank damper pully perished.

engine light on.

steering wheel skin not secure.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 119,144 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak half shaft. ()

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

Oil leak differential. ()

Oil leak engine. ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

crank damper pully perished.

engine light on.

steering wheel skin not secure.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,452 miles

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

Ignition key broken off

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside wiper split

Fail 9 Nov 2016 105,452 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement compensator valve seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Ignition key broken off

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Nearside Rear Upper door catch not working

Offside wiper split

Pass 28 Nov 2015 91,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing damaged

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all tyres perishing 225/70 R15C

minor damage to front registration plate

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Nov 2015 91,982 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing damaged

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all tyres perishing 225/70 R15C

minor damage to front registration plate

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Nov 2014 608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,649 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak on front of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,231 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,075 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 57,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,453 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,738 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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NG55 USJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG55 USJ, 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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NG55 USJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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