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SJ55 UAL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,957 mi
Last recorded96,957 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,957 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 96,955 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,091 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 94,091 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,202 miles

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

Nearside rack end joint has play in

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,202 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside rack end joint has play in

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,428 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 84,428 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,116 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin.

Drivers seatbelt buckle surround missing.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin.

Drivers seatbelt buckle surround missing.

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,453 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 71,452 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear outline marker lights inop

Fail 18 Nov 2013 64,853 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,083 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,330 miles

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear outline marker lights inop

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,680 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,427 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 UAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ55 UAL, 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 UAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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