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SF05 GFG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023

All brake pipes are covered in grease

Offside front seat belt is twisted

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2023

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted End cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All brake pipes are covered in grease

Offside front seat belt is twisted

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 213,514 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 231,071 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 231,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 204,568 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 178,537 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 150,732 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 150,726 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,579 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Hand brake on 17 %

Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,472 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre on 2mm

offside rear outer tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 21 Nov 2013 87,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,033 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 60,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,287 miles

STOP BUTTON FAULTY..NEARSIDE DOOR LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,901 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 28,900 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

speed limiter plates missing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,676 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,546 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,815 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 GFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GFG, 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

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What year was SF05 GFG registered?

SF05 GFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is SF05 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 GFG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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