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RA05 ZYR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,368 mi
Last recorded125,368 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 ZYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 125,368 miles

Brake discs have light surface rust.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 124,058 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 123,211 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 122,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 122,313 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever travel to max to achieve required performance.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 120,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, appears to require adjustment or repair.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 120,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met, appears to require adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,807 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight lift. Within tolerances allowed.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 119,807 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight lift. Within tolerances allowed.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,935 miles

Slight lift in both bottom ball joints. Lower arms front.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 118,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight lift in both bottom ball joints. Lower arms front.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 118,014 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 118,014 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 116,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 114,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,130 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 109,665 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 109,665 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 106,016 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 106,016 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 74,162 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 ZYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZYR, 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 RA05 ZYR registered?

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

Is RA05 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 ZYR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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