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SG05 DHP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,316 mi
Last recorded166,316 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 DHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 166,316 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired worn (1.1.17 (a))

Greater than expected force needed to lock off front service brakes.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Steering operation heavy - power steering working.

Fail 8 Oct 2025 166,313 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired worn (1.1.17 (a))

Greater than expected force needed to lock off front service brakes.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering operation heavy - power steering working.

Pass 4 Sep 2024 164,098 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 164,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 161,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lense broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre close to limit cracked on inner wall

offside nearside rear brake flexi hoses insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2023 161,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lense broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre close to limit cracked on inner wall

offside nearside rear brake flexi hoses insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2022
Pass 6 Apr 2021 159,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 153,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,668 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 111,624 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 111,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 103,071 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,365 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,085 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 45,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 3,968 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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SG05 DHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG05 DHP, 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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SG05 DHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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