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WG05 FYL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,403 mi
Last recorded176,403 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 FYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 176,403 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not working (5.4.2)

knock in steering rack and pinion

oil leaking excessively

play in offside and nearside inner tie rod to rack and pinion

prop shaft centre mounting worn excessively

Fail 18 Jan 2016 176,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not working (5.4.2)

knock in steering rack and pinion

oil leaking excessively

play in offside and nearside inner tie rod to rack and pinion

prop shaft centre mounting worn excessively

Pass 6 Jan 2015 145,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 114,034 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2013 113,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 91,559 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,686 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,296 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,626 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 58,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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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WG05 FYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG05 FYL, 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 WG05 FYL registered?

WG05 FYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is WG05 FYL safe to buy?

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