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SF05 GDO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,021 mi
Last recorded196,021 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 196,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 167,674 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 167,674 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 140,498 miles

o/s rear side marker missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 140,493 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s rear brake pad warning wire broken

o/s rear side marker missing

o/sw rear hub leaking oil on to wheel

Pass 27 May 2009 114,969 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS PART OF SIDEWALL (CHUNK) MISSING

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 85,290 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,625 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,661 miles

Only nine seat belts fitted at time of test

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 GDO 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 77.8%.

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 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

SF05 GDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is SF05 GDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 GDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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