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WU55 ZTR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,547 mi
Last recorded186,547 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ZTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 186,547 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS Steering rack boot perrishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 186,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NSF Indicator flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS Steering rack boot perrishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 183,740 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 183,740 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS Steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Other passenger door catch insecure Rear doors not secure at the bottom catch (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 179,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator lose but can not fall out

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 179,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator lose but can not fall out

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 173,823 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 168,846 miles

Nearside steering rack end has play.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 162,426 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 162,392 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 4 Sep 2013 157,503 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 147,194 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 147,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 127,830 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 127,829 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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 101,663 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 101,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,704 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 ZTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

WU55 ZTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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