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YE54 BZB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,359 mi
Last recorded179,359 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 BZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 179,359 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake just good enough in rollers

Fail 10 Nov 2017 179,359 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 174,889 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 174,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 162,880 miles

chips in screen in limit

front discs thin ok in rollers

front tyres wearing low on edges

handbrake high

play in front D bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2014 152,991 miles

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

front and rear pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

slight play in both inner rack arms

Fail 24 Feb 2014 152,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front and rear pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

slight play in both inner rack arms

Pass 25 Feb 2013 143,119 miles

both side front brakepipes corroded not excessive

chip in sreen in limit

Pass 17 Feb 2012 133,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 133,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 124,147 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

Handbrake just pulled 16 percent

Fail 18 Feb 2011 124,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres on 3mm

Handbrake just pulled 16 percent

Pass 22 Feb 2010 113,156 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 113,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,085 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 102,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,314 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 87,314 miles

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

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

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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YE54 BZB 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 55.6%.

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 YE54 BZB, 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 YE54 BZB registered?

YE54 BZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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