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YF05 VZU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,466 mi
Last recorded159,466 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 159,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 159,465 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 151,042 miles

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 tyre inside edge (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 151,041 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working marker lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear inmiddle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Leaf spring longitudinally displaced leaf out align (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside All position lamps not working marker lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in middle (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 tyre inside edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 141,065 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 141,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear in middle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) wrong way round shocker (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 132,852 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside rear inner lower tail light not working

Fail 15 Oct 2014 132,850 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside rear inner lower tail light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2013 126,387 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 116,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,774 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 106,774 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,330 miles

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

nearside inner tail light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2009 86,892 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 77,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

handbrake lever travel

Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,158 miles

handbrake lever travel

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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YF05 VZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF05 VZU, 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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YF05 VZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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