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SJ55 UBD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,584 mi
Last recorded139,584 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 139,584 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 139,579 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 134,440 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 134,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,387 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 112,892 miles

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

Fail 9 Sep 2014 112,797 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,944 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,937 miles

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

Nearside Upper All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake pad linings low

Pass 5 Aug 2012 93,223 miles

Nearside parking brake in need of adjustment

Fail 19 Jul 2012 93,223 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,652 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 81,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal pad split

tacho requires two yearly check

Pass 30 Aug 2010 73,579 miles

Body raise warning lamp assembly missing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,102 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 67,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,820 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 UBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

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

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