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RY05 AFJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

233,479 mi
Last recorded233,479 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 233,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 224,757 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings/hub assemblys

Fail 30 Nov 2020 224,061 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearing/hub assembly

Pass 24 Apr 2019 199,851 miles

Both Front shock absorbers appear worn

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

Offside Front (mirror cracked)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( Both Sides ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle has Overall body corrosion

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2019 199,851 miles

Offside Front (mirror cracked)

Both Front shock absorbers appear worn

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( Both Sides ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle has Overall body corrosion

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 186,915 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Offside Front mirror cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has play

both front drop links worn

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2017 189,495 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front mirror cracked

front d bushes

front drop links worn

nearside rear reflector

Pass 12 Jul 2016 166,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 166,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2015 153,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 137,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 137,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,804 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 128,931 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 112,407 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear end cap missing

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

wettness around nearside rear back plate

Fail 17 Nov 2010 112,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear end cap missing

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

wettness around nearside rear back plate

Pass 19 Nov 2009 88,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side front slight wear on edges

near side rear reflector slight damage

Fail 13 Nov 2009 88,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side front slight wear on edges

near side rear reflector slight damage

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,783 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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RY05 AFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY05 AFJ, 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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RY05 AFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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