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SG05 DLO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

180,085 mi
Last recorded180,085 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 180,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 176,464 miles

Handbrake just met requirements 16%

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 168,278 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 168,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn at roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working side position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front accelerator pedal anti slip missing

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 158,899 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 147,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 140,183 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 140,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,098 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 123,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 111,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 111,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,466 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,248 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,721 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,971 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 103,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2013 101,736 miles

Near side parking brake in need of adjusment

Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,576 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 92,576 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,464 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 68,456 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Replace fire extingusher 4 years old

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,560 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,703 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,575 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 DLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DLO, 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 SG05 DLO registered?

SG05 DLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is SG05 DLO safe to buy?

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