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SF05 GGX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

247,750 mi
Last recorded247,750 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 247,750 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 245,662 miles

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 242,862 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 242,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 242,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 242,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 242,565 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 228,814 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 228,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 140,722 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 140,691 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2013 129,323 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2013 129,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 115,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,226 miles

Parking brake performance just above minimum pass value

Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,224 miles

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

emergency door warning bleeper not operating

nearside rear inner tyre has nail in tread

Pass 13 May 2009 71,919 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 71,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 May 2008 55,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,483 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 GGX 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 68.2%.

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 GGX, 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 GGX registered?

SF05 GGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is SF05 GGX safe to buy?

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