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SG05 DRV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,350 mi
Last recorded62,350 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,252 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,513 miles

Rear emergency door stickers not fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2011 54,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Speed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)

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

Power steering belt starting to split.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamps very dim.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,725 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,367 miles

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

crank shaft pully rubber damper ring begining to split

tacho requires two year check

Fail 5 Apr 2009 41,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

engine crank shaft pully rubber damper ring begining to split

tacho requires two year check

Pass 6 May 2008 31,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,527 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 DRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

SG05 DRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is SG05 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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