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WU55 ZNL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

263,483 mi
Last recorded263,483 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ZNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 263,483 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

body general corrosion

chip to windscreen

high level stop light not working

n/s/rear light slight shorting

oil leaks

Fail 8 Apr 2019

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

body general corrosion

chip to windscreen

high level stop light not working

n/s/rear light slight shorting

oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2018 240,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake discs corroded on inner sides

Fail 23 Mar 2018 240,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s + o/s split (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 23 Mar 2017 219,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 196,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 191,508 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 191,505 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 180,117 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres are worn thin on the inner edges

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to the n/s/f indicator,o/s headlight and o/s/r light unit lens slightly damaged

o/s/r bump stop not seated correctly

Fail 27 Aug 2013 180,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres are worn thin on the inner edges

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to the n/s/f indicator,o/s headlight and o/s/r light unit lens slightly damaged

o/s/r bump stop not seated correctly

Pass 23 Aug 2012 169,358 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

O/S HEADLIGHT DAMAGED

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Fail 21 Aug 2012 169,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S HEADLIGHT DAMAGED

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 157,364 miles

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

exhaust silencer leaking on seam.

o/s headlight lens broken

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 113,197 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 113,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2008 86,348 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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WU55 ZNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WU55 ZNL, 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 WU55 ZNL registered?

WU55 ZNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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