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VF55 LZP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 89,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,018 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 86,996 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides splitting and starting to leak grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel getting long

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside higher (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 82,357 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 82,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 80,505 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking around sidewalls/tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,434 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,028 miles

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

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

Nearside rear sidemarker lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 74,849 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside rear sidemarker lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,822 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,082 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,721 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,397 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 35,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 32,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,556 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,136 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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VF55 LZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VF55 LZP, 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 VF55 LZP registered?

VF55 LZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is VF55 LZP safe to buy?

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