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EK55 GWZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,216 mi
Last recorded66,216 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,216 miles

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

Front exhaust section slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 65,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and small leak in front of main silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,924 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 63,913 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 63,902 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand break cables seized and cable loose (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper clearance light inop

Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle and crack at n/s top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 61,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,897 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 59,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 59,891 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,749 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 52,742 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,638 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,571 miles

handbrake high travel

Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,602 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake disc rusted

Fail 9 Nov 2011 35,711 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake disc rusted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,948 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,493 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,032 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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EK55 GWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EK55 GWZ, 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 EK55 GWZ registered?

EK55 GWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is EK55 GWZ safe to buy?

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