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YJ55 LLK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

361,459 mi
Last recorded361,459 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 361,459 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 335,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 335,988 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all rear bushies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 304,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 304,979 miles

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

Nearside Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 265,171 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 265,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 245,180 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 245,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 204,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 171,134 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 171,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,791 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 137,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 121,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,944 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 107,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers side wiper spindle is badly worn and arm is rubbing on the bonnet

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,784 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 88,764 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake high travel

Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,513 miles

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

osf nsf antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,169 miles

front brake discs worn

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,169 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,090 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 LLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LLK, 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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YJ55 LLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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