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SF05 GDY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,994 mi
Last recorded236,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 236,994 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded and pitted

defective seats removed for retest

nearside front side marker inop

offside front shock absorber cover detached

Fail 23 Jan 2018 236,952 miles

Passenger's seat insecure 3 rd row offside both seats (6.2.A.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front side marker inop

offside front shock absorber cover detached

Pass 14 Dec 2016 220,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded and slight leak

nearside lower ball joint has lift

spare wheel fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 220,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort see printout figuers (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded and slight leak

spare wheel fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 202,587 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 202,585 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 190,984 miles

o/s wiper blade begining to split

Pass 24 Apr 2013 183,453 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 183,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 167,494 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 167,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lower brake effort at n/s parking brake

Pass 3 May 2011 149,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 149,529 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 21 May 2010 132,461 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear air suspension

Fail 6 May 2010 132,634 miles

Nearside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 105,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 76,410 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 46,543 miles

Only 12 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 May 2006 16,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 16,425 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 GDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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