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GY55 OYT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,580 mi
Last recorded200,580 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 OYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 200,580 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust showing deterioration in places

Pass 25 Sep 2012 176,952 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust showing slight deterioration

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs showing some wear

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 24 Sep 2012 176,952 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust showing slight deterioration

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs showing some wear

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 12 Sep 2011 139,932 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s front tyre sligfhtly mis-sapen

o/s front tyre getting lower

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 5 Sep 2011 139,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s front tyre sligfhtly mis-sapen

o/s front tyre getting lower

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 13 Sep 2010 120,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,986 miles

both ends of front bumper insecure

both front cab lights inop

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2009 104,979 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

both ends of front bumper insecure

both front cab lights inop

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

slight damaged to o/s door

wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,460 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 21 Jul 2008 85,460 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

main beam warning lamp staying on

n/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted

clutch pedal rubber warn smooth

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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GY55 OYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY55 OYT, 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 GY55 OYT registered?

GY55 OYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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