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YK55 ZPP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,289 mi
Last recorded197,289 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 ZPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 197,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 197,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 192,708 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 192,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 184,832 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 184,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 172,751 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 166,855 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 166,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 161,612 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 161,612 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2012 150,287 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 150,284 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 132,191 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 132,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 74,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

h/brake free play nearing requirement for adjustment

n/s/f lower link rod bush worn

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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YK55 ZPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YK55 ZPP, 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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YK55 ZPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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