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FD55 PZU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,245 mi
Last recorded187,245 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 187,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

under bonnet chassis plate damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2024 187,225 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting detached, system still supported

exhaust system corroded

under bonnet chassis plate damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2022 181,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

under bonnet chassis plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 May 2021 181,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

central exhaust box has been repaired in the past seems ok

under bonnet chassis plate slightly damaged

Fail 10 May 2021 181,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible 1x under bonnet plus 1x in offside wheel arch (0.2 (b))

Central exhaust box been repaired in past, seems ok

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 180,243 miles

No rear seats fitted to check seat belts.

Fail 27 May 2020 180,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

No rear seats fitted to check seat belts.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 176,315 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 169,024 miles

o/s and n/s rear hub seals slight leak

Fail 25 Jul 2018 169,024 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s rear hub seals slight leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 159,854 miles

Offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2017 159,854 miles

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

Offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 146,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 128,877 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,981 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 71,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,847 miles

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 11 Jul 2009 50,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,324 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 22,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,073 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 9,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,100 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 PZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PZU, 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 PZU registered?

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

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