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WG55 YBL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

254,120 mi
Last recorded254,120 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 254,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to near side rear seal

Pass 28 Nov 2022 221,700 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 221,700 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 191,849 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 174,262 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2019 163,231 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 163,230 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 153,273 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 153,273 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,299 miles

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

slightly excessive travel on brake pedal

Fail 15 Nov 2017 142,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slightly excessive travel on brake pedal

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,699 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight lift/play in offside front lower suspension ball joint.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 116,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight lift/play in offside front lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 101,455 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,176 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,217 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,789 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,915 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,849 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 25,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG55 YBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WG55 YBL, 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 WG55 YBL registered?

WG55 YBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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