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AJ55 GNP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

325,570 mi
Last recorded325,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 325,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 316,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 301,978 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 301,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 278,685 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 278,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective locking device missing (5.2.5b)

Steering rack insecure Rack moving from loopse bolts (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 248,061 miles

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 248,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 231,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 213,829 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r tail light inop (1of2)

n/s/r top marker lens missing

o/s/r tail light inop (1of2)

play in front anti roll bar

Fail 24 Sep 2013 213,798 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn low

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r tail light inop (1of2)

n/s/r top marker lens missing

o/s/r tail light inop (1of2)

play in front anti roll bar

Pass 17 Feb 2012 197,186 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 197,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2010 165,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 165,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,837 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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AJ55 GNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AJ55 GNP, 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 AJ55 GNP registered?

AJ55 GNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AJ55 GNP safe to buy?

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