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WJ05 YBD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 YBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 131,262 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 131,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 118,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 110,496 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 110,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 106,552 miles

off side front indicator lamp cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Mar 2010 106,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side front indicator lamp cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Mar 2009 87,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,407 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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WJ05 YBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ05 YBD, 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 WJ05 YBD registered?

WJ05 YBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is WJ05 YBD safe to buy?

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