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LS05 NYM

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,071 mi
Last recorded163,071 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 NYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 163,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 158,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 153,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 149,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 149,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 144,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,905 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 125,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,195 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,606 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,086 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 75,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,902 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,902 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,535 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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LS05 NYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS05 NYM, 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 LS05 NYM registered?

LS05 NYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LS05 NYM safe to buy?

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