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SG05 DSZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,696 mi
Last recorded111,696 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,696 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,079 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 110,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment nail in inner shoulder (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Sep 2022 110,076 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,172 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,999 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 105,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,818 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2018 104,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of brake disc pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,833 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 103,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,681 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 102,679 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,269 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 65,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,118 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 37,333 miles

Indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.5.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,333 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,555 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 8,538 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 DSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

SG05 DSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is SG05 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DSZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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