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WG55 VCJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 VCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,389 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 63,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r hub seal slight leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 63,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r hub seal slight leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 56,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,516 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,397 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 49,397 miles

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

Front tyre scrubbed tread on inside edge indicating front wheel alignment may be in need of adjustment.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,841 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc's poor braking surface

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,162 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,469 miles

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

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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WG55 VCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG55 VCJ, 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 WG55 VCJ registered?

WG55 VCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is WG55 VCJ safe to buy?

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