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SG05 DMY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,148 mi
Last recorded48,148 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 48,148 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 47,600 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 47,592 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,484 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,484 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,872 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 38,870 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 38,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 27 Jan 2015 38,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,695 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2012 32,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2010 25,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,239 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 10,238 miles

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,279 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 DMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DMY, 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

How do I check the history of SG05 DMY?

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What year was SG05 DMY registered?

SG05 DMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 August 2005.

Is SG05 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DMY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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