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YC05 OYG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

131,323 mi
Last recorded131,323 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 131,323 miles

All exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 130,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 129,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,530 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop missing from transverse spring

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 123,488 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Chalked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bump stop missing from transverse spring

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 121,564 miles

Rubber bump stop missing from n/s of transverse front spring

Fail 27 Oct 2021 121,528 miles

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

Rubber bump stop missing from n/s of transverse front spring

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,467 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,689 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 117,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 115,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,298 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 111,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,853 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 108,853 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,961 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 100,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,651 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 96,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,861 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,174 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn nearside

Fail 31 Oct 2011 87,174 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake disc worn nearside

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs look worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 80,002 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs look worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,098 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 72,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 60,420 miles

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 OYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 YC05 OYG, 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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YC05 OYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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