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SG05 DNX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,544 mi
Last recorded85,544 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 DNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has corrosion not excessively weakened

under body corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 84,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central, n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,427 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,050 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,792 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,390 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 73,390 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front droplink bushes worn

Pass 29 Jul 2012 66,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Remove Hawthorne St address from nearside door

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,751 miles

slight lift in offside front suspension ball joint

Fail 20 Aug 2011 57,743 miles

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

slight lift in offside front suspension ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,732 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 7,158 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 DNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DNX, 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 DNX registered?

SG05 DNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 April 2005.

Is SG05 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DNX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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