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YE54 YKH

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,284 mi
Last recorded142,284 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 142,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 142,282 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,162 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 125,498 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, behind wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, in front of wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,683 miles

both rear brake flexis cracked & perished

both rear lamp units damaged

marks to windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r lower wing panel corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 120,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

both rear brake flexis cracked & perished

both rear lamp units damaged

marks to windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r lower wing panel corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 112,171 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 112,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,915 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 105,914 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,027 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 100,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system supported okay,but rear tailpipe and rear bracket snapped and tailpipe missing

Pass 29 May 2015 92,639 miles

marks to windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

rear exhaust pipe slight blow

slight binding o/s/r brake

slight lift both front lower ball joints

Fail 28 May 2015 92,629 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

marks to windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

rear exhaust pipe slight blow

slight binding o/s/r brake

slight lift both front lower ball joints

Pass 2 May 2014 85,208 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 85,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 79,254 miles

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

slight play in both antiroll bar drop links

small chip in sreen

Fail 20 May 2013 79,255 miles

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

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

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

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

small chip in screen

Fail 20 May 2013 79,254 miles

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

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

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

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

small chip in screen

Pass 14 May 2012 72,827 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's in poor condition

handbrake readings low

handbrake travel

o/s/f marker in-op

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 9 May 2011 65,471 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 65,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,417 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,822 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,443 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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YE54 YKH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YKH, 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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YE54 YKH is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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