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SG05 DLY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

221,432 mi
Last recorded221,432 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 221,432 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 221,432 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 221,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 219,323 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 217,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 214,380 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 214,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 211,257 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 206,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 199,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 193,631 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 186,975 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 186,975 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 180,784 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 180,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2015 166,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 166,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2014 151,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 132,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has cracks to the side wall

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 9 May 2013 132,396 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has cracks to the side wall

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2012 111,599 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 May 2011 91,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 67,732 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,751 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 DLY 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 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

SG05 DLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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