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YE05 XSN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,642 mi
Last recorded159,642 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 XSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 159,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 159,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 158,718 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 158,718 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake cable pivot seized (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 158,237 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2016 156,598 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 156,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 155,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 154,136 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 154,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 151,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 151,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 136,314 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 136,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,153 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 120,153 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,837 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 103,835 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,589 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 87,582 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 73,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,139 miles

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

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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YE05 XSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YE05 XSN, 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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YE05 XSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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