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VN55 ZSW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

148,320 mi
Last recorded148,320 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 ZSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 148,320 miles

Advise o/s/f body mounting broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 148,320 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bulkhead to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 142,358 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 142,357 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 142,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end of o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system end of o/s/f (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2023 139,043 miles

Advise both front tyre's wearing uneven

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 139,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Advise both front tyre's wearing uneven

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 129,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 125,558 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 124,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 124,218 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 122,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 122,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 121,012 miles

rear numberplate cracked

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front numberplate deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,816 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs excessively corroded

rear numberplate cracked/damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2017 119,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front numberplate deteriorated

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs excessively corroded

rear numberplate cracked/damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,201 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 118,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,810 miles

excessive travel at footbrake

Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,807 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

excessive travel at footbrake

Pass 16 Sep 2014 117,311 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,483 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 114,483 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,785 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 107,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,259 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 83,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,633 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 66,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN55 ZSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 VN55 ZSW, 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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VN55 ZSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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