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YG05 KXA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

377,577 mi
Last recorded377,577 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 KXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 377,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 370,809 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 370,798 miles

Brake performance not tested BUST BRAKE HOSE (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe corroded in centre (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear roll bar bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 362,318 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 362,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 339,175 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 339,173 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 330,312 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 330,256 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 307,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 286,171 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Very slight play in both inner steering rack ball joints.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 286,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Very slight play in both inner steering rack ball joints.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 266,555 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 248,718 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 231,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre perished in between tread,no cords visible.

o/s/f tyre perished in between treads,but no cords visible

Pass 16 Mar 2012 210,450 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 210,342 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 187,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 163,112 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 139,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 139,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 120,391 miles

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

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

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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YG05 KXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG05 KXA, 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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YG05 KXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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