CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ55 VZF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

76,602 mi
Last recorded76,602 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 76,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 76,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side door step has a large hole on under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar corroded and has holes in mountings (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) missing brake pads breaking up (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake has little reserve travel left (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,024 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

several rear seat backs damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2025 75,024 miles

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

several rear seat backs damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,718 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 73,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,231 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 72,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,573 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 69,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhuast tailpipe corrorded

oil leak at engine

Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 65,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,923 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 61,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,143 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,228 miles

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

slight scoring on windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,544 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,254 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,707 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 31,706 miles

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,186 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 28,185 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

h/brake req adj

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,616 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,289 miles

nearside slide door inner trim panel insecure and damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2008 23,273 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

nearside slide door inner trim panel insecure and damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2007 121 miles

2007 regulations. Check with manufacturer on speed limit requirements.

Hand brake performance at minimal efficiency.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 114 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

FLOOR COVERING AT NEAR SIDE SLIDE DOOR ENTRANCE STEP INSECURE AT TRIM PLATE ( DANGER OT TRIPPING)

LITTTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT ON HAND BRAKE

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
Full Volkswagen Lt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ55 VZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 VZF, 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

How do I check the history of SJ55 VZF?

You can check the full history of SJ55 VZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ55 VZF registered?

SJ55 VZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 September 2005.

Is SJ55 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 VZF shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ55 VZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ55 VZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.