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OV55 ZWF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

231,106 mi
Last recorded231,106 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 231,106 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 231,087 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 230,511 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring and strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 230,395 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring and strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 228,372 miles

Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 216,260 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 216,227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 203,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 199,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 195,119 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 194,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes under bonnet x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 193,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 175,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 5 May 2015 150,241 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 119,538 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 92,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake disc scored and rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake disc scored and rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f wipers worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,389 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake disc scored

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

stone chip on o/s head lamp glass

wiper blades stricky

Pass 6 Jan 2010 48,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

stone chip on o/s/ head lamp glass

Fail 6 Jan 2010 48,117 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

stone chip on o/s/ head lamp glass

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,808 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 42,808 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 ZWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

OV55 ZWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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