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SJ55 UBO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,863 mi
Last recorded111,863 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 111,863 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 109,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,921 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,812 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 97,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 93,684 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 93,684 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 85,702 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 800,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 741,792 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 68,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 620,194 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 54,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,244 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2010 54,235 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

tacho requires two yearly check.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,987 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,987 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,951 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,951 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 UBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO registered?

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

Is SJ55 UBO safe to buy?

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