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SG05 DRX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,864 mi
Last recorded99,864 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 99,864 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2022 99,860 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,721 miles

Nearside Front slight play at shocker

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70r15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 99,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe near filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play at shocker

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70r15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2021 99,718 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust down pipe sheered off silencer inlet (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted quarter bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly step not fully deploying (9.7 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam wiring fault on off side head lamp both dip and main beam not fully illuminating and unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,325 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 99,320 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Offside Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,349 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 93,349 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens holed (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row inner (5.2.5b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,414 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 88,175 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,181 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,253 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,437 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 49,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (6.7.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,954 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,782 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,276 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 DRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

SG05 DRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 June 2005.

Is SG05 DRX safe to buy?

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