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RJ55 OVL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

188,545 mi
Last recorded188,545 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 188,545 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear lamp lenses slightly damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2016 188,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear lamp lenses slightly damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2016 188,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2015 184,304 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 184,304 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 180,599 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 180,599 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 174,715 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 174,701 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear lights broken but not showing white light

nail in osf tyre sidewall

very slight play in front wheelbearings

Pass 8 Feb 2012 154,065 miles

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

front brakes in poor condition

no engine oil in engine not on dipstick

poss rear pads getting low

rear light lenses cracked

slight play in front wheelbearings

Fail 1 Feb 2012 154,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brakes in poor condition

no engine oil in engine not on dipstick

poss rear pads getting low

rear light lenses cracked

slight play in front wheelbearings

Pass 1 Nov 2010 126,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,167 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,624 miles

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

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 OVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ55 OVL registered?

RJ55 OVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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