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SG05 DLU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,672 mi
Last recorded35,672 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 35,672 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 33,360 miles

All tyres cracking

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 21,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 17,016 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 17,015 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 13,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 13,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 12,983 miles

parking brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2018 12,790 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 12,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,742 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 12,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working top stoplight (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 10,501 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Offside Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 9,318 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 7,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 3,216 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 3,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Parking brake performance just above minimum pass value

side step warning buzzer not operating

Pass 2 Dec 2011 105,554 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,541 miles

nearside parking brake performance requires adjustment

nearside side entrance step runners require lubrication

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,489 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 DLU 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 77.8%.

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 DLU, 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 DLU registered?

SG05 DLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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