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FD55 PZT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

245,990 mi
Last recorded245,990 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 PZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 245,990 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 245,984 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 245,086 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured around windscreen and dashboard (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 20 Apr 2022 245,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at offside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured around windscreen and dashboard (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 17 Sep 2020 241,918 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 241,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-link bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-link bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 235,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 235,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 217,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 217,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 201,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 187,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 163,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 139,467 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 108,842 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,370 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,370 miles

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,276 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,872 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 20,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

offside rear light lens damaged (not showing white light)

rear brake pads worn to 4mm

Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,671 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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FD55 PZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FD55 PZT, 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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What year was FD55 PZT registered?

FD55 PZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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