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OV55 ZWD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

236,525 mi
Last recorded236,525 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 236,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 236,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

coolant leak from radiator

multiple engine oil leaks

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 223,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 223,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 202,831 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 202,831 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 174,772 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 174,770 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 147,037 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 115,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,867 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 49,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,369 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 ZWD 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 OV55 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

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

Is OV55 ZWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 ZWD 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.

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