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SF05 GFX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,640 mi
Last recorded107,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 107,640 miles

12 passenger seats fitted at time of re-test

Fail 9 Jul 2014 107,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,763 miles

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

o/s/r brake sticky

Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,007 miles

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

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

reversing aid fitted to dash

Fail 15 Aug 2012 90,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

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

reversing aid fitted to dash

Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,524 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 78,513 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear inner tyre nail in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,456 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 57,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 57,868 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.5.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit attachment insecure (2.4.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

front corner of bus door corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,587 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 43,581 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

servicd brake operation soft

Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,537 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 29,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 15,603 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 GFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

SF05 GFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is SF05 GFX safe to buy?

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