MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
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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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What year was SJ55 VYP registered?
SJ55 VYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 September 2005.
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