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SG05 DMF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,890 mi
Last recorded119,890 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 117,258 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 117,253 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,364 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 114,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 112,825 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 112,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST TAIL PIPE AT SILENCER EXIT HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST TAIL PIPE REAR SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,904 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 108,904 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake cable strands broken at compensator (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,044 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 106,042 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release gang way seat belt (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,062 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 104,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 101,104 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 101,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,127 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 79,121 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,598 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 66,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,955 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,090 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,260 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 DMF 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 66.7%.

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 DMF, 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 DMF registered?

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

Is SG05 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DMF shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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