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LF55 ZYN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,144 mi
Last recorded141,144 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 141,144 miles

Front both inner seal corroded

Rear Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,092 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front to rear brake pipes corroded, above fuel tank

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch to floor lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 138,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front to rear brake pipes corroded, above fuel tank

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch to floor lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 136,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside x2 and offside x2, outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 133,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 from abs (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger corroded /

some corrosion to sills

Pass 21 May 2018 131,107 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 130,984 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across front sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 125,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 119,656 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 25 May 2016 119,655 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 15 May 2015 116,583 miles

pads warning light on

Fail 15 May 2015 116,583 miles

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

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

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

pads warning light on

Pass 16 May 2014 112,299 miles

MIDDLE STOP LIGHT INOP

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 112,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

MIDDLE STOP LIGHT INOP

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 103,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 98,662 miles

midder stop light not working.

Fail 14 May 2012 98,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

midder stop light not working.

Pass 11 May 2011 90,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,491 miles

official parking permit sticker in screen

offside rear light lens broken but taped up

Pass 22 May 2009 53,638 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,568 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 53,568 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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LF55 ZYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LF55 ZYN, 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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LF55 ZYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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