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YB54 KAE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 KAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 85,481 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,037 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,438 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 79,437 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system undeneath (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 75,643 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage tight (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake down on performance

Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,999 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage tight (1.1.17 (a))

just passed parking brake efficiency on 17 %

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,242 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 68,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 63,734 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,131 miles

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,846 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 53,846 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,864 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 51,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,233 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,108 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 28,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,292 miles

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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YB54 KAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YB54 KAE, 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 YB54 KAE registered?

YB54 KAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is YB54 KAE safe to buy?

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