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OV55 ZWC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,495 mi
Last recorded81,495 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 81,495 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

horn sounds harsh

rear step damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside slide door not opening

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear step damaged

horn sounds harsh

Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,476 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

key not opening slide door

rear step damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2024 77,476 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure pipe broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal travels far before acting

key not opening slide door

rear step damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear mounting broke off making hole in rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slide door wont open with supplied key

rear step damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2023 71,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear mounting broke off making hole in rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside slide door wont open with supplied key

rear step damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,835 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 66,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 60,884 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 60,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 59,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 58,339 miles

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

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

emissions to clean

Pass 31 Dec 2016 57,024 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,134 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,095 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,564 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,247 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,460 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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OV55 ZWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 OV55 ZWC, 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 OV55 ZWC registered?

OV55 ZWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is OV55 ZWC safe to buy?

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