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Y333 JKW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,158 mi
Last recorded236,158 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 JKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 236,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 162,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,986 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses behind road wheels are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes that run front to rear are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill to cab step seam,( under cab step) is corroded not within 30 cm of a mounting

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as brake pipe joins to the flexi hose in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as brake pipe joins to the flexi hose in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output chiped (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,803 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,204 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

the front offside & nearside brake discs are slightly rusty on their outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,220 miles

both wiper blades deteriorating but still clearing screen

nearside and offside park brake efforts only just meet required standard,suggest inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,962 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,962 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,260 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,885 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 63,885 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,475 miles

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

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

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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Y333 JKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y333 JKW, 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 Y333 JKW registered?

Y333 JKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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