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RJ55 AXW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,409 mi
Last recorded238,409 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 AXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 238,409 miles

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

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 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 238,409 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 235,519 miles

Centre prop rubber/bearing worn

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

Hand brake lever has high travel

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 235,007 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 232,270 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

centre rear prop shaft bearing worn

Pass 16 Oct 2019 228,611 miles

Centre prop shaft Rubber and bearing worn

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hand brake lever has high travel

Knocking at steering on lock to lock check

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play found at both front road wheels

Steering wheel wearing very THIN in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres Edge wear showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 228,609 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front pipe and rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Centre prop shaft Rubber and bearing worn

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hand brake lever has high travel

Knocking at steering on lock to lock check

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play found at both front road wheels

Steering wheel wearing very THIN in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres Edge wear showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 225,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre prop shaft rubber split and worn

oil leak

slight play found at both front wheels

Fail 7 Nov 2018 225,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre prop shaft rubber split and worn

oil leak

slight play found at both front wheels

Pass 13 Oct 2017 218,959 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 218,959 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 213,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 213,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced DIM (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 206,967 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING N/S

Pass 8 Oct 2014 195,611 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 189,247 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 177,281 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 177,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 173,230 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 173,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 163,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 150,422 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 150,415 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 132,416 miles

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

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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RJ55 AXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ55 AXW, 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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RJ55 AXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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