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YJ05 JOU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,225 mi
Last recorded201,225 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 JOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 201,225 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 200,961 miles

parking brake just met requirements it seems it may need adjusting or repair

Pass 21 Jan 2019 198,962 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 197,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,895 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 138,895 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 122,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,609 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,186 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 107,186 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,167 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 92,167 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,403 miles

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 55,403 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,481 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 37,469 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

front & rear brake discs worn.

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,898 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 21,898 miles

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

handbrake reserve travel near limit.

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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YJ05 JOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White 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 YJ05 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ05 JOU registered?

YJ05 JOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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