2005 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · BJ55 VJL
2005 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 211,488 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BJ55 VJL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2024
- 211,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ55 VJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lt (BJ55 VJL) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BJ55 VJL Mileage History
- 16/05/2022174,629 mi
- 26/04/2023191,487 mi+16,858 mi
- 02/05/2023191,515 mi+28 mi
- 11/05/2024211,488 mi+19,973 mi
Average of roughly 18,549 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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