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YJ55 FHB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,825 mi
Last recorded157,825 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 FHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 157,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2026 157,824 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both NSR and OSR affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 157,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 157,741 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working staying illuminated when switched to dip beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 157,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 157,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 155,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 155,845 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted tail lift (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 139,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,019 miles

f & r anti roll bar bushes slight movement

n/s washer jet missing

rear pads 4mm

Fail 15 Feb 2018 125,018 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working & rear outline marker n/w (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working side marker n/w (1.4.A.2c)

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

f & r anti roll bar bushes slight movement

n/s washer jet missing

rear pads 4mm

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,246 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,539 miles

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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YJ55 FHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ55 FHB, 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 YJ55 FHB registered?

YJ55 FHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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