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SJ55 UAH

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

188,629 mi
Last recorded188,629 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 188,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 177,124 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 177,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 172,998 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 166,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 166,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 164,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 164,076 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 164,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 163,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 146,799 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 146,655 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

rear door glass insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2016 124,036 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 124,036 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,513 miles

Traction control light on

Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,513 miles

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

Traction control light on

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,428 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,981 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2013 75,729 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,983 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 19,973 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,602 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2009 18,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,015 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,591 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 UAH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 UAH, 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 SJ55 UAH registered?

SJ55 UAH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is SJ55 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 UAH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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