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SRZ 8975

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

207,233 mi
Last recorded207,233 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRZ 8975
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 207,233 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 204,241 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 204,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 198,467 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 195,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 195,929 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 192,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 184,347 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 177,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 171,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 163,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 163,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 154,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 154,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 147,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 138,194 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 101,582 miles

TEST CLASS CHANGED TO CLASS 4 DUE TO VEHICLE BEING CONVERTED TO CAMPER VAN.

Pass 13 May 2009 87,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,066 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 68,016 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SRZ 8975 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SRZ 8975, 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 SRZ 8975 registered?

SRZ 8975 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is SRZ 8975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRZ 8975 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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