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SN05 HJY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

350,394 mi
Last recorded350,394 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 HJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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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

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 350,394 miles

Imbalance on front brakes, within limits, o/s has reduced performance.

Imbalance on rear brakes, within limits, o/s has reduced performance.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing.

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 340,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 340,463 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle and rear outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 336,145 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 332,935 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 332,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 328,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn, not excessively.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 328,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn, not excessively.

Pass 1 Feb 2020 324,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 323,384 miles

Auxiliary heater box on underside of vehicle badly corroded, heater is likely to become insecure.

Slight judder on rear brakes.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 320,159 miles

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

rear brakes have a inbalance

rear inner arches welded from the inside but not a prescribed area

Fail 24 Oct 2017 320,153 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes have a inbalance

rear inner arches welded from the inside but not a prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2016 306,366 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 306,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 290,654 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 290,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 276,054 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 262,461 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear antiroll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2014 246,074 miles

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar links and bushes have slight movement

Pass 10 Oct 2014 246,074 miles

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

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

rear anti roll bar links and bushes have slight movement

Pass 1 Apr 2014 231,876 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 217,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 200,409 miles

both rear outter tyres wearing low

osf rack end has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2012 185,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 169,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 147,529 miles

neasride inner & outer tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,798 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 118,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,648 miles

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Side step damaged.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 66,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Side step damaged.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,622 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 17,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,329 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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SN05 HJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 SN05 HJY, 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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SN05 HJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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