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SG05 DSU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nsr pad warning wiore worn through

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,627 miles

front number plate showing signs of damage

o/s rear 2nd row inner seat belt showing signs of damage [fitted with two belts ]outer belt ok

play to n/s and o/s front anti rollbar mounting bushes

small play to o/s front ball joints

travel at hand brake

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,875 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 74,875 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 60,147 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,959 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 2,386 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 DSU 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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

SG05 DSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is SG05 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DSU 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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