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SJ55 TZH

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,647 mi
Last recorded104,647 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 TZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 104,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,538 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear o/s/r and /n/s/r hub seals leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2017 67,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear o/s/r and /n/s/r hub seals leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,580 miles

Brakes rusty

Engine covers fitted

Hand brake could do with slight adjustment

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak from half shaft rear

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,705 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front inner & outer tyre edge bald

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe rusty and mounting broken

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,918 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pedal slightly creeps

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light does not work

Fail 1 Jul 2013 33,864 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light does not work

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,109 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,731 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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SJ55 TZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ55 TZH, 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 SJ55 TZH registered?

SJ55 TZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is SJ55 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 TZH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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