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MW05 ZWZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

107,617 mi
Last recorded107,617 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 ZWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,617 miles

Exhaust tail pipe starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jul 2025 107,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust tail pipe starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,747 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 103,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,245 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 99,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 1.2 (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,336 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 96,336 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush piston worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush piston worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 89,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 85,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 May 2017 81,160 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 81,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 76,600 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 76,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,849 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 68,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,709 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 54,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,422 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 22,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 5,786 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 ZWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MW05 ZWZ, 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

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What year was MW05 ZWZ registered?

MW05 ZWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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