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RJ55 YPP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,001 mi
Last recorded70,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 70,001 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2025 67,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 65,324 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks are visibly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc surfaces are slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are slightly perished and cracked on various surfaces (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe only just in rear mounting rubber

Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,790 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 60,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 60,592 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 17,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 52,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 47,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 41,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,052 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 34,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,563 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 30,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,629 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 15,917 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 15,319 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 7,716 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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RJ55 YPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White 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 RJ55 YPP, 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 RJ55 YPP registered?

RJ55 YPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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