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SG05 DLX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

122,102 mi
Last recorded122,102 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 122,102 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

advise handbrake effort just meets requirements

advise o/s/r sill area damage

Fail 9 Jan 2026 122,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength very rear sill area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

advise offside rear sill area damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 121,520 miles

5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2023 121,514 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

only 5 passengers seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2023 121,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

11 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2021 121,207 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,901 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 120,895 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,826 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,371 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 119,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,672 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 115,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb peeling (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb peeling (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,135 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 113,132 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 111,209 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,053 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 109,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 109,046 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,747 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 103,731 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Remove hawthorn St address from nearside slide door

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,102 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 92,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

REVERSING MONITOR MISSING

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

REVERSING MONITOR MISSING

Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,224 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,238 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 DLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DLX, 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 DLX registered?

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

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