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OV05 JYB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,822 mi
Last recorded181,822 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 181,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 19,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 169,155 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2014 169,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2013 159,273 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 142,645 miles

1 seat fitted

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 120,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 95,592 miles

slight play both front w/bearings

slight play o/s/f bottom balljoint

various parts exhausht deteriating

Pass 6 May 2009 68,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,212 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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OV05 JYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV05 JYB, 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 OV05 JYB registered?

OV05 JYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is OV05 JYB safe to buy?

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