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GU05 YFT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,927 mi
Last recorded183,927 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 YFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 183,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 183,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 179,734 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front panel below windscreen corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 172,044 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d/ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 162,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,511 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 139,254 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 131,702 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 121,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 121,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,896 miles

Engine start warning light flashing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 119,873 miles

offside front tyre worn outeredge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 111,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the inside shoulder.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 111,812 miles

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the inside shoulder.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 101,012 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 101,012 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,808 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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GU05 YFT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU05 YFT, 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 GU05 YFT registered?

GU05 YFT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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