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PLZ 4867

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

926,511 mi
Last recorded926,511 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 4867
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 926,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Hand brake pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door has damage likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Above front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced B Pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D-Bush Corroded away, no longer attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side door cannot be readily opened

Offside Rear Body panel damaged

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Borderline (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various if not all heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 888,762 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS Module @ support clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,109 miles

Auxiliary belt worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir cap (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All rear 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Undercarriage corroded

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 88,092 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested As burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Too rear inner or outer ? cant tell as cover in plastic and underseal (front of tank) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis leg inner pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir cap (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All rear 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Undercarriage corroded

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 88,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp, dipped beam & main beam all affected by nearside headlamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rearmost offside pipe on ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back pipes on chassis leg coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides slightly affected by hazards (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Various steering/braking/suspension components corroded

Vehicle heavily undersealed, obscuring inspection of various testable components

Pass 13 Jul 2022 87,222 miles

Various oil leaks

Aux belt worn

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes on n/s/f chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres worn

Suspension components corroded

Undercarriage corroded

Various brake pipes undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2022 87,205 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded 2nd pipe too rear on n/s/f chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear on n/s/f chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt worn

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes on n/s/f chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres worn

Suspension components corroded

Undercarriage corroded

Various brake pipes undersealed

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes under front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 81,757 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other under vehicle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes at front under - engine crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 67,694 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 65,071 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2018 65,071 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,815 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

various brake pipes undersealed and corroded on n/s/f chassis leg

Fail 16 Mar 2017 56,815 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust deteriorated

Handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

various brake pipes undersealed and corroded on n/s/f chassis leg

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2015 45,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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PLZ 4867 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 PLZ 4867, 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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PLZ 4867 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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