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GU05 YGH

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,098 mi
Last recorded149,098 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 149,098 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 146,126 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 143,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 139,970 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 135,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 130,199 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 130,169 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,808 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 127,797 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 117,125 miles

Drivers door catch damaged

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2016 117,125 miles

Drivers door catch damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,230 miles

front d bushes worn

Fail 11 Mar 2015 105,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front d bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,735 miles

body corroded by rear drop side

osf head light poor conection

Fail 7 Mar 2014 96,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

body corroded by rear drop side

osf head light poor conection

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,273 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 87,273 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,701 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,569 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,900 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamps cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlamps cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,900 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 YGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YGH, 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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GU05 YGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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