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SG05 DMV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,968 mi
Last recorded29,968 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 29,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 29,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,821 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 28,221 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 28,220 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,753 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 27,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 27,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 27,079 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,938 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 25,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/70r15c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,533 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 24,533 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking hose at filter leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,006 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 23,006 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 20,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 128,924 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 128,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

letters IT missing from word EXIT on o/s rear door

n/s upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,832 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 19,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

adv:-o/s/r door inner grab handle cover missing

adv:-soft tyre o/s/r

Pass 17 May 2012 533 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 17,839 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 16,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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Pass 14 May 2010 16,165 miles

REVERSE CAMERA FAULTY

Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,120 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 DMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DMV, 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

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What year was SG05 DMV registered?

SG05 DMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 August 2005.

Is SG05 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DMV shows 30 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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