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SB05 DTO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,404 mi
Last recorded120,404 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 120,404 miles

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

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

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 116,614 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 115,549 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 115,543 miles

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 112,270 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 110,179 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

park brake travel high

Fail 4 Sep 2021 110,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

park brake travel high

Pass 7 Sep 2020 107,461 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,671 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,038 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,605 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 100,603 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,773 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE END SHEARED OFF, VEH COVERTED TO DAY VAN EXHAUST SHOULD NOT END UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 15 Nov 2016 96,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working NO BULB FITTED (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working NO BULB FITTED (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST TAILPIPE END SHEARED OFF, VEH COVERTED TO DAY VAN EXHAUST SHOULD NOT END UNDER VEHICLE

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking PIPEWORK WEEPING AT THE RACK FITTINGS (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,422 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 94,422 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint not fitted correctly (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,881 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 76,881 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,054 miles

stone chip in screen, oil leak, play o/s steering rack end

Fail 3 Oct 2012 75,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

stone chip in screen, oil leak, play o/s steering rack end

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,239 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,860 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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SB05 DTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB05 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

SB05 DTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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