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YC55 YFW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,644 mi
Last recorded185,644 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 185,644 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 184,548 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 184,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 183,715 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 183,710 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 182,775 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced ALL INNER BOLTS MISSING ALONG CHASSIS (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin outer edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 181,022 miles

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

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

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

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

surfaces corrossion front to rear

Pass 9 Jun 2021 179,474 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front and rear tyres 13 years old

Pass 12 May 2020 178,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 176,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 176,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 175,386 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 173,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 171,389 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

severe oil on engine

Fail 2 Jun 2016 171,388 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

severe oil on engine

Pass 21 Nov 2014 168,310 miles

front brake discs pitted

offside front lower ball joint worn

oil leaks

Fail 21 Nov 2014 168,305 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

offside front lower ball joint worn

oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2013 165,040 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 165,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 159,922 miles

nearside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 25 Oct 2011 149,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 149,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 130,960 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear pads approx 50 % worn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 130,948 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear pads approx 50 % worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,063 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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YC55 YFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC55 YFW, 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 YC55 YFW registered?

YC55 YFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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