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SF05 GBZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,606 mi
Last recorded191,606 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 GBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 191,606 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 191,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underside off vehicle has corrosion on vehicle componets

Pass 25 Feb 2022 186,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 177,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 138,202 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 130,427 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 130,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,253 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 7 Aug 2015 123,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,941 miles

Oil leak

tacho 2 and 6 yearly checks out of date

Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,995 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 117,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Webasto heater exhaust damaged and insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2012 107,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,454 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,768 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jul 2010 80,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,322 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 11,306 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 66,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,503 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,535 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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SF05 GBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SF05 GBZ, 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 SF05 GBZ registered?

SF05 GBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SF05 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 GBZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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