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LT55 ZWV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

271,204 mi
Last recorded271,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 ZWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 271,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 258,509 miles

body and structure has slight corossion

Pass 25 Jan 2022 246,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 246,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 232,486 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 215,433 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 203,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 189,996 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 171,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 171,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 157,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 145,005 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 129,745 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 129,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 114,017 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 22 Jan 2013 114,000 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 92,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,665 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 73,132 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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LT55 ZWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT55 ZWV, 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 LT55 ZWV registered?

LT55 ZWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is LT55 ZWV safe to buy?

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