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SB05 DSZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,920 mi
Last recorded158,920 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 158,920 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub components have slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2025 158,920 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub components have slight play

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,920 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 153,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 151,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 149,828 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 148,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 146,895 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 143,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 141,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,379 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 135,351 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 122,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,944 miles

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

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

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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SB05 DSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SB05 DSZ, 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 SB05 DSZ registered?

SB05 DSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is SB05 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 DSZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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