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SF05 GDZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023

air assistance fitted to the rear but not in use

Fail 27 Jan 2023

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

air assistance fitted to the rear but not in use

Pass 22 Aug 2022 159,367 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 192,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 181,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 178,781 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 178,781 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 173,146 miles

Nearside Rear non obligatory not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 163,494 miles

BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

NON OBLIGATORY REAR LIGHT NOT WORKING N/S/R

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 157,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

body has slight corrosion

non obligatory rear lamp not working stop light and marker light

Fail 25 Aug 2017 157,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

body has slight corrosion

non obligatory rear lamp not working stop light and marker light

Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 118,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 118,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 22 May 2013 109,160 miles

all brake discs corroded and worn

oil leak at engine

Fail 10 May 2013 109,155 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded and worn

oil leak at engine

Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,714 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,104 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 67,087 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,519 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,090 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,228 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 GDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ registered?

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

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