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MW05 ZWX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,531 mi
Last recorded190,531 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 ZWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 190,531 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 190,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 183,128 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 183,126 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 174,005 miles

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

Nearside rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 174,004 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 152,962 miles

fluid leak ns rear but not contaminating brakes appears to be axle oil ?

Fail 30 Sep 2011 152,961 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fluid leak ns rear but not contaminating brakes appears to be axle oil ?

Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,589 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 123,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,027 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 103,027 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,809 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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MW05 ZWX 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 53.8%.

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 MW05 ZWX, 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 MW05 ZWX registered?

MW05 ZWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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