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SG05 DLV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,729 mi
Last recorded161,729 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 161,729 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 147,281 miles

nearside side step lower cover plate insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2011 147,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 135,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Remove Hawthorne St address from nearside panel

Side entrance step sticking on runners and warning buzzer working intermitenly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 127,385 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 116,422 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 92,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,583 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 55,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,321 miles

Sign of damage to offside front ABS stator disk, on driving vehicle felt sensation of ABS activating under normal braking

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 DLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DLV, 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

How do I check the history of SG05 DLV?

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What year was SG05 DLV registered?

SG05 DLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is SG05 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DLV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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