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YJ55 FHC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,519 mi
Last recorded114,519 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 114,519 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 114,519 miles

Additional braking device inoperative rear brake compensator seized (1.5 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 114,281 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 113,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 112,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 111,898 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 111,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 110,467 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 109,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 108,571 miles

both n/s/r rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 19 May 2018 108,571 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both n/s/r rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 23 May 2017 107,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 102,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 98,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 92,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,692 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 55,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,009 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,097 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 FHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

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

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