VOLKSWAGEN LT VK05NLJ has 31 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN LT has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 179,452 miles 4 weeks ago on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 15:01.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 2nd June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

VK05NLJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND JUNE 2027179,452 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light Outer Lens Cover Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bumper Corner Capping Missing
FAILED28TH MAY 2026179,444 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Outline Marker Lamp Not Working Centre Light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Outline Marker Lamp Not Working Centre Light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light Outer Lens Cover Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  6. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bumper Corner Capping Missing
  8. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Fuel System Component Leaking Running Down N/s Of Engine & Dripping Off Sump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH MARCH 202529TH MARCH 2026165,728 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Injector Chuffing
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED4TH MARCH 2025165,727 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Outline Marker Lamp Not Working X 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Outline Marker Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Shock Absorber Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Fuel Injector Chuffing
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front-Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. DANGEROUS - Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized And Abs Not Fitted Or Inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202429TH MARCH 2025160,178 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202329TH MARCH 2024157,540 MI
PASSED24TH MARCH 202229TH MARCH 2023155,692 MI
PASSED9TH MARCH 202129TH MARCH 2022151,197 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED9TH MARCH 2021151,197 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202029TH MARCH 2021149,980 MI
FAILED17TH MARCH 2020149,979 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Showing White Light To The Rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201929TH MARCH 2020147,166 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 2019147,165 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH MARCH 201829TH MARCH 2019145,807 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
FAILED15TH MARCH 2018145,805 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (5.2.5b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201729TH MARCH 2018141,599 MI
FAILED13TH MARCH 2017141,599 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED24TH MARCH 201629TH MARCH 2017137,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED24TH MARCH 2016137,345 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED4TH MARCH 201529TH MARCH 2016134,038 MI
FAILED3RD MARCH 2015134,038 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED10TH MARCH 201429TH MARCH 2015121,772 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Brake / Clutch Pedal Rubbers Worn
  3. USER ENTERED - Extreme Deviation On P/s Pump Pulley
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Devoid Of Tread On Inside Edge
FAILED10TH MARCH 2014121,772 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Load Sensing Valve Linkage Seized (3.6.e.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  7. USER ENTERED - Advise Replacement Of Heavily Worn Front Brake Discs
  8. USER ENTERED - Brake / Clutch Pedal Rubbers Worn
  9. USER ENTERED - Extreme Deviation On P/s Pump Pulley
  10. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Devoid Of Tread On Inside Edge
PASSED20TH MARCH 201329TH MARCH 2014119,611 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (3.6.e.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED30TH MARCH 201229TH MARCH 2013114,416 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED26TH MARCH 2012114,342 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201127TH MARCH 2012107,957 MI
PASSED1ST MARCH 201011TH MARCH 2011102,422 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 2010102,422 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Steering System Excessively Tight (2.2.d.1)
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 200911TH MARCH 201092,367 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED12TH MARCH 200811TH MARCH 200972,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK05NLJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

VK05NLJ MOT Comments

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VK05NLJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 179,452 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,545 miles

VK05NLJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Lt with registration VK05NLJ was manufactured on Friday 15th April 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 179,452 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,545 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Lt beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK05NLJ has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Lt has had 56 Advisories, 8 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 28 Major, 3 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Lt is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does VK05NLJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 30th June 2026 VK05NLJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK05NLJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 30th June 2026 VK05NLJ does have Tax. Read more

When does VK05NLJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK05NLJ will expire in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK05NLJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK05NLJ will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 2nd June 2027. Read more

When did VK05NLJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK05NLJ was on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 15:01. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK05NLJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for VK05NLJ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK05NLJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for VK05NLJ we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK05NLJ?

VK05NLJ is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Lt. Read more

How many miles has VK05NLJ done?

The odometer reading for VK05NLJ at the last MOT in June 2026 was 179,452 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,545 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK05NLJ?

The vehicle VK05NLJ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 15th April 2005. Read more

What colour is VK05NLJ?

The official colour of VK05NLJ is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does VK05NLJ have?

VK05NLJ has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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