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YJ56 MPY

2007 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

318,663 mi
Last recorded318,663 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Lt108,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 MPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 318,663 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2013 284,511 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 284,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 257,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os bonnet hinge worn

Fail 19 Jan 2012 257,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os bonnet hinge worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 234,178 miles

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

play in rear anti/roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2010 192,971 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 192,961 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 121,975 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,590 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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YJ56 MPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 108,048 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 YJ56 MPY, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ56 MPY registered?

YJ56 MPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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