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RA05 ZYN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

304,944 mi
Last recorded304,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 ZYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 304,944 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 288,231 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2020 283,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 258,916 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 250,538 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 389,023 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 302,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 287,048 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 253,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 253,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 213,186 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 213,186 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly spongy.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 167,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 102,501 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 67,042 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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RA05 ZYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RA05 ZYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 ZYN registered?

RA05 ZYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is RA05 ZYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 ZYN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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