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SF05 GCX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,690 mi
Last recorded60,690 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 60,690 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,513 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,461 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 59,461 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2016 275,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,508 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 43,508 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,929 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 36,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2011 21,103 miles

Imoblizer light flashing

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 12,798 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 12,798 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

internal and external speed limiter plates require fitted.

offside rear airbags require inflated.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,698 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,646 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,042 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 GCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF05 GCX, 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

How do I check the history of SF05 GCX?

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What year was SF05 GCX registered?

SF05 GCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is SF05 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 GCX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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