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LF05 YLR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,469 mi
Last recorded176,469 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 176,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 174,297 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody components corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 175,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 169,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 161,715 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 161,715 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 152,384 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 152,384 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 145,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 132,343 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 132,343 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 126,276 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 113,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 101,078 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 101,075 miles

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

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 YLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF05 YLR, 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 LF05 YLR registered?

LF05 YLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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