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WR05 JYX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 JYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 101,399 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

offside rear upper marker lamp not working

Pass 5 Jan 2024 95,796 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 95,796 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens missing, advise replacement (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,248 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,822 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in insert

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 89,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in insert

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,179 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 82,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,792 miles

Engine immobilizer light flashing

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 77,792 miles

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine immobilizer light flashing

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,070 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges,advise replacement

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

coolant level and imobiliser lamps illuminated on dash

engine oil added prior to test

Fail 12 Dec 2017 73,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges,advise replacement

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

coolant level and imobiliser lamps illuminated on dash

engine oil added prior to test

Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,971 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,965 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 61,965 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,046 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 57,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,836 miles

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

front no plate slightly detorated

front wiper blades detorated (slightly)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,751 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2012 47,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2011 42,905 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 42,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,588 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,588 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,554 miles

o/s/r upper tail lamp lense missing

Fail 18 Dec 2009 30,519 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r upper tail lamp lense missing

Fail 22 Dec 2008 22,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f steering arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,549 miles

o/s/f steering arm inner joint has slight play

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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WR05 JYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 WR05 JYX, 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 WR05 JYX registered?

WR05 JYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is WR05 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 JYX shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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