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YC55 ZTL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,758 mi
Last recorded76,758 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ZTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,767 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 633,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,767 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 61,738 miles

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

tail pipe corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 61,730 miles

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

tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,183 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 57,183 miles

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

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

nearside rack boot twisted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,034 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,020 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,085 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,000 miles

handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,646 miles

Both sides front brake pads getting low

Both sides rear tyres on legal limit

Footbrake travel could be improved

Handbrake travel could be improved

Slight lift in both sides front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 17 Oct 2009 29,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 29,296 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC55 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

YC55 ZTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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