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OV55 ZWW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,578 mi
Last recorded159,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 159,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

slight leak on n/s rear hub

wear in o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2011 159,578 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

slight leak on n/s rear hub

wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2010 132,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre side marker inop on n/s

limiter arm bushes worn

o/s rear tyre worn on both edges

strong advise exessive oil leak on n/s rear back plate but not effecting brake performace

wear in shaft on steering rack by bottom uj joint

Pass 18 Jun 2009 105,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damp patch on n/s rear backplate on rear hub

slight wear in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2009 105,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damp patch on n/s rear backplate on rear hub

slight wear in o/s steering rack

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 ZWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

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

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