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983 YPE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

395,001 mi
Last recorded395,001 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration983 YPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 395,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 394,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 392,554 miles

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

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

both sides rear chassis boxes corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2022 391,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 388,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 387,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 386,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 368,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 351,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 330,024 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 297,495 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 275,148 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2014 275,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 249,170 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s inner steering rack end

Pass 14 Mar 2012 201,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 149,961 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 94,486 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,480 miles

1.rear chassis extended 2.brake pads warning light on

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,421 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

coolant resovior cap missing

o/s door pin broken

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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983 YPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 983 YPE, 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 983 YPE registered?

983 YPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is 983 YPE safe to buy?

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