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YG55 YUF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,971 mi
Last recorded198,971 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 198,971 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight play all front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2020 198,965 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working Centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play all front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2019 189,837 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 19 Mar 2019 189,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 181,197 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 171,462 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 171,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 161,625 miles

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

WARNING LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH

Fail 4 Mar 2016 161,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

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

WARNING LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH

Pass 26 Feb 2015 151,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner, damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread on legal limit of 1.6mm

tail pipe corroded and in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2015 151,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner, damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread on legal limit of 1.6mm

tail pipe corroded and in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2014 140,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 140,042 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 102,822 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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front inbalance at maximum allowance of 25%

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,851 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,935 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 24,930 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake requires attention

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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YG55 YUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YG55 YUF, 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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YG55 YUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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