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SJ55 VYP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,277 mi
Last recorded49,277 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 49,277 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,509 miles

Nearside Front shocker bolt missing but still secure by three other bolts

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipes area (2.3.3b)

high level stop lamp not working but no evidence that the unit is wired or connected

Fail 9 Sep 2016 56,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed footwell area (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed footwell area (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under bonnet at battery area (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage not connected (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack/pipes area (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front shocker bolt missing but still secure etc by three other bolts

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level stop lamp not working but no evidence that unit is wired or connected

Pass 22 Aug 2015 50,025 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 50,024 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 28,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,014 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 VYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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