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YF54 HRU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

373,357 mi
Last recorded373,357 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 HRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 373,357 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2023 363,909 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 354,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror outer casing damaged

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside and offside (4.4.4 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded nearside and offside

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 331,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

rear diff has oil stain

Pass 19 Jun 2018 315,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 315,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 290,061 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 290,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 261,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 239,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 210,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 210,150 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 183,448 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 183,448 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 160,054 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 138,745 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 99,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 90,448 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 90,448 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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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YF54 HRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF54 HRU, 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 YF54 HRU registered?

YF54 HRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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