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RJ55 AYG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,789 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 93,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,659 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,652 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,345 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,069 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,331 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,541 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 79,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 78,809 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,112 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON IN SIDE.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,636 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,695 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,525 miles

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

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 AYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AYG, 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 RJ55 AYG registered?

RJ55 AYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is RJ55 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 AYG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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