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SS05 CJS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,850 mi
Last recorded179,850 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 CJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 179,850 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front both wipers rubbers split

n/s/f steering arm got slight play

Fail 30 May 2013 179,850 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front both wipers rubbers split

n/s/f steering arm got slight play

Pass 4 May 2012 167,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 162,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 155,433 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 151,344 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 151,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 106,645 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 106,645 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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SS05 CJS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SS05 CJS, 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

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What year was SS05 CJS registered?

SS05 CJS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is SS05 CJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS05 CJS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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