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SG05 DTF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

219,462 mi
Last recorded219,462 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2015 219,462 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 210,620 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 9 May 2015 204,121 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 203,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 194,368 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 183,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 177,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 177,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 167,849 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 167,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 159,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 150,747 miles

7 seats fitted at time of test

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber poor.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 150,744 miles

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

7 seats fitted at time of test

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber poor.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 136,697 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 136,595 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 127,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 114,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,656 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Aug 2010 94,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,339 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,351 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,812 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 8,381 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 DTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

SG05 DTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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