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AJ54 YMF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,215 mi
Last recorded187,215 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 187,215 miles

Front number late damaged.

Injector leak off pipes deteriorated.

Load sensing valve partially seized.

Main beam faulty (both).

N/S Park brake low effort.

Wipers deteriorated.

Fail 17 May 2018 187,215 miles

N/S Park brake low effort.

Wipers deteriorated.

Front number late damaged.

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Injector leak off pipes deteriorated.

Load sensing valve partially seized.

Main beam faulty (both).

Pass 5 May 2017 176,699 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 176,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 166,117 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 166,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 148,782 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 148,782 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 148,689 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 140,635 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 126,853 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 30 Aug 2012 126,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 123,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r bumper end cap missing but has no sharp edges.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 123,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r bumper end cap missing but has no sharp edges.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 107,071 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 107,068 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front wipers small splits

nsf light cluster damaged

nsf side position lens damaged

nsr wheel arch damaged

oil leak

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,219 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 90,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,163 miles

osf tyre wearing thin , front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,159 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osf tyre wearing thin , front wheel bearings have slight play

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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AJ54 YMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ54 YMF, 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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AJ54 YMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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