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SF05 GDE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,280 mi
Last recorded188,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 188,280 miles

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

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

underneath the vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2019 173,923 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 130,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,703 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 23,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 19,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2008 19,499 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,441 miles

2007 SPEED LIMITER REGULATIONS,CHECK WITH MANUFACTURER ALL V/WAGENS EXCEPT 109bhp/158bhp engine code AVR & AUH EXEMPT

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE BEGINING TO SPLIT

PANEL BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT NOT FULLY SECURED

PARKING BRAKE NEARING END OF RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 27 Mar 2007 16,433 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

1st january new speed limiter regulations came into affect,advise check engine code to see if speed limiter require fitted.

nearside front saloon light not working

nearside front side marker light not working

nearside rear inner tyre require pressure checked

nearside reverse light not working

nearside sliding door bump stop for door open insecure

offside rear inner tyre require pressure checked

offside rear side marker light not working

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 GDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GDE, 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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SF05 GDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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