CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF55 ZZY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,943 mi
Last recorded166,943 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 166,943 miles

crack in windscreen not encroaching drivers view(just acceptable)

n/s/f brake pipe( into flexi hose union) distorted

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads and discs worn

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joints worn/lift (o/s/f just acceptable)

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 155,431 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 155,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 145,356 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Feb 2014 145,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2013 133,895 miles

E.D.C light flashing

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint lift(just acceptable)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,351 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 121,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

no spare wheel in carrier

Pass 25 Jan 2011 105,655 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 105,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,403 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,754 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 75,754 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside 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
Full Volkswagen Lt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF55 ZZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZZY, 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

How do I check the history of LF55 ZZY?

You can check the full history of LF55 ZZY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF55 ZZY registered?

LF55 ZZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is LF55 ZZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 ZZY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF55 ZZY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF55 ZZY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.