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KV55 YJZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 YJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 159,539 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 159,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 153,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 150,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 143,939 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,861 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 129,808 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,667 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,895 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,946 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,322 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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KV55 YJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV55 YJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 YJZ registered?

KV55 YJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is KV55 YJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 YJZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV55 YJZ have outstanding finance?

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