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YC05 JTU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 JTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front to rear sill pannel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front to rear sill pannel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front to rear sill pannel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front to rear sill pannel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 184,101 miles

Offside Rear Inner slight oil lek

Fail 14 Jan 2019 183,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working both rear side lights not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play middle mount starting to split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 179,559 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

REAR LAMP DAMAGED BOTH

Fail 11 Jan 2018 179,559 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR LAMP DAMAGED BOTH

Pass 5 Jan 2017 155,026 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracked

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 130,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 114,051 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,831 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,959 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,917 miles

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,402 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 52,116 miles

front shockers damp

n/s lower ball joint on max amount of lift

Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,246 miles

advise lift in front lower ball joints

front anti roll bar bushes

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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YC05 JTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC05 JTU, 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 YC05 JTU registered?

YC05 JTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is YC05 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 JTU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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