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SY55 YNS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,140 mi
Last recorded188,140 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 YNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 188,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear pipes at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slightly smokey (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Horn not working properly slightly dull (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front crossmember rusted and thin close to front tow hook

Offside Rear brake disc backplate deteriorated

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 188,127 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear pipes at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slightly smokey (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Horn not working properly slightly dull (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front crossmember rusted and thin close to front tow hook

Offside Rear brake disc backplate deteriorated

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 187,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hoses slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower body panel corroded and holed low down close to rear corner bumper

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear disc backplate deteriorated

Offside Rear lamp cluster cover slightly cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 186,974 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hoses slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower body panel corroded and holed low down close to rear corner bumper

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear disc backplate deteriorated

Offside Rear lamp cluster cover slightly cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 186,533 miles

Offside Rear brake disc backplate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 185,358 miles

Oil leak ()

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

glow plug light on

Fail 10 Jun 2016 185,358 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

glow plug light on

Pass 25 May 2015 184,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 182,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 180,880 miles

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

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

slight oil leak around oil cooler area

Fail 18 Jun 2013 180,880 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight oil leak around oil cooler area

Pass 7 Feb 2012 178,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 178,821 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Feb 2011 176,459 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

load sensor valve lever bushes slightly worn

offside front shock absorber cover adrift+slight wear at gland

Fail 27 Jan 2011 176,057 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jan 2011 175,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 168,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 128,885 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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SY55 YNS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SY55 YNS, 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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SY55 YNS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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