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BG05 SGX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,450 mi
Last recorded65,450 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 SGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 65,450 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 62,829 miles

OSR OUTER MARKER LAMP INOP

LIGHT CORROSION FRONT REAR BRAKE PIPE

Pass 15 May 2020 61,176 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake requires adjustment at its cable

Pass 15 May 2019 59,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 59,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 56,482 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 53,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,836 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 48,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 44,611 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 44,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 40,248 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 32,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,284 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 26,243 miles

NON OBLIGATORY N/S TOP OUTLINE END MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT AT END.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,243 miles

NON OBLIGATORY N/S TOP OUTLINE END MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING.

O/S WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT AT END.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,727 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 24,716 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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BG05 SGX 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 73.7%.

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 BG05 SGX, 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 BG05 SGX registered?

BG05 SGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BG05 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 SGX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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