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YB54 YFC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

197,031 mi
Last recorded197,031 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 YFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 197,031 miles

Nearside front to rear inner and outer sills corroded

Offside front to rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 193,437 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 190,805 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 189,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower to rear lower body work/outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower to rear lower body work/outer sill corroded

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 189,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door catch insecure sharp/jaggered edges lower (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower to rear lower body work/outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower to rear lower body work/outer sill corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 187,454 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2022 187,450 miles

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

Steering arm deformed both steering arms (2.1.3 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 186,447 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 186,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 185,075 miles

both rear tyres getting low tread and cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2019 185,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres getting low tread and cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2018 182,333 miles

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 27 Nov 2018 182,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front steering boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm both front steering arms plus steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front suspension ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 23 Nov 2017 180,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 177,576 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 174,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 167,760 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 167,583 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 156,802 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 142,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 142,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 128,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 115,332 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 105,926 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 105,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,598 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,296 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 63,291 miles

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

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 YFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YFC, 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 YB54 YFC registered?

YB54 YFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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