2005 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · SJ55 UBT
2005 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 114,859 km. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 114,859 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ55 UBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 114,859 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ55 UBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lt (SJ55 UBT) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SJ55 UBT Odometer History
- 23/06/202399,520 km
- 27/06/202399,525 km+5 km
- 19/07/2024110,956 km+11,431 km
- 21/08/2025114,552 km+3,596 km
- 16/09/2025114,859 km+307 km
Average of roughly 6,865 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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