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SJ55 TZP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,077 mi
Last recorded90,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 90,077 miles

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

corrosion forming both inner sills

exhaust system corroding/slight blow

Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,276 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,893 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r hub sill damp

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,937 miles

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

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

n/s/r hub seal damp

Pass 20 Jul 2022 83,595 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 83,595 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

brake travel getting high

Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

handbrake travel getting high

n/s/r + o/s/r hubs damp

rear exhaust box tip corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 78,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ floor step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

handbrake travel getting high

n/s/r + o/s/r hubs damp

rear exhaust box tip corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,177 miles

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f shock absorber damp

slight oil leaks

slight play to both front droplinks

Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f shock absorber damp

slight oil leaks

slight play to both front droplinks

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,344 miles

n/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

o/s outer sill starting to show signs of corrosion

slight play to o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Aug 2018 71,344 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

o/s outer sill starting to show signs of corrosion

slight play to o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,980 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,896 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 55,896 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering belt cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,019 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 51,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,862 miles

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

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

osf tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,134 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel brgs

Fail 29 Jul 2013 32,850 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

slight play in both front wheel brgs

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,752 miles

screws sticking through both rear inner archs

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,417 miles

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,345 miles

Nearside front tyre wall has deep gouge in wall

Pass 11 May 2009 13,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 9,596 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 TZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TZP, 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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SJ55 TZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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