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N1 GYC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,441 mi
Last recorded147,441 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 GYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 147,441 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 143,961 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 139,982 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 135,568 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 127,997 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 123,159 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 123,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 114,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,928 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 102,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,956 miles

n /s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2012 90,952 miles

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

n /s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,371 miles

n /s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,012 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 71,003 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front discs

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,703 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,693 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 46,270 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N1 GYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N1 GYC, 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 N1 GYC registered?

N1 GYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is N1 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 GYC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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