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SJ55 VZE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,939 mi
Last recorded168,939 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 168,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover/tube missing

Fail 27 Nov 2018 168,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover/tube missing

Pass 29 Nov 2017 153,602 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 153,602 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 140,959 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 140,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 140,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 130,041 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s wiper

tail pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 130,037 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s wiper

tail pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,684 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 119,684 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 106,995 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,606 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 97,542 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,707 miles

knock at steering

lift at front ball joints

offside front shocker cover missing

Fail 6 Oct 2010 87,707 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock at steering

lift at front ball joints

offside front shocker cover missing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,872 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 60,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,134 miles

nearside sill slightly damaged

3rd brake light not working

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel slightly too high

nearside mirror cracked and broken

nearside rear lens cracked-no white light shown

offside shock absorber surround missing

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 VZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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