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SG05 DME

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

74,389 mi
Last recorded74,389 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-front of rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 74,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill-front of rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill-inner and outer-rear of rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill-inner and outer-rear of rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-front of rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,867 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 71,860 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 67,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jul 2021 65,837 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 65,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,916 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,861 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,006 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,816 miles

Spare tyre defective different size

Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,057 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,016 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 56,016 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror slightly insecure

oil leak from turbo area

Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,703 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s mirror slightly insecure

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,823 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 47,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,702 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,335 miles

Grab handle inside side door insecure.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Speed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Engine oil leak at turbo.

Grab handle inside side door insecure.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,987 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle has spaces for more seats although only 8 passenger seats fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,828 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,778 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK AT TURBO DRAIN OFF PIPE FLANGE

NEARSIDE REAR TWIN SEAT INNER RAIL LOCK LEVER RETAINING PIN MISSING

NEARSIDE SLIDE DOOR ENTRANCE STEP WARNING BUZZER NOT OPERATING

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,963 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 7,532 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 DME 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 74.2%.

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 DME, 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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SG05 DME is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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