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LF05 YLM

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,261 mi
Last recorded198,261 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 198,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 193,335 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 188,258 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 188,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 182,447 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 182,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 171,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 161,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 154,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 150,692 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 150,682 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 144,118 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 138,093 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 131,877 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,506 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 117,240 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 117,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,254 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 113,254 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 111,993 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 111,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 111,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 109,140 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,935 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,911 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 68,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LF05 YLM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF05 YLM, 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 LF05 YLM registered?

LF05 YLM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LF05 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 YLM shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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