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LF55 ZYU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,156 mi
Last recorded134,156 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 134,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 133,760 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lense (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lense (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion door hinge area (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 124,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator has slight damage

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2016 124,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator has slight damage

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2015 117,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 117,646 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 109,809 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 May 2014 109,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside mirror cover insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,404 miles

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

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

steering wheel deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2013 102,391 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

steering wheel deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 97,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

park brake lever/adjuster stiff on opperation

stiff on opperation of lever to open door from inside of offside front door

Fail 16 May 2012 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

park brake lever/adjuster stiff on opperation

stiff on opperation of lever to open door from inside of offside front door

Pass 13 May 2011 88,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 May 2011 88,718 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,861 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,612 miles

Slight play in n/s lower ball joint

o/s/r tyre low on tread,down to 1.6mm

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 ZYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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