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RJ55 AYB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

217,277 mi
Last recorded217,277 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 217,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 201,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 194,486 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 4 Mar 2019 194,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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 6 Jan 2018 191,392 miles

Corrosion to rear of cab

General wear

Fail 6 Jan 2018 191,392 miles

Corrosion to rear of cab

General wear

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 188,338 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 188,338 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mtg broken (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mtg broken (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 179,636 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 179,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 168,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 168,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 158,772 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 158,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 155,288 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 155,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 140,238 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 140,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 129,578 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 129,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

f/brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 114,318 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 96,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,661 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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RJ55 AYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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