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SG05 DUA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

118,905 mi
Last recorded118,905 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 118,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 118,719 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 118,560 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 118,542 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 117,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 117,732 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 116,717 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 115,543 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 115,537 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 115,532 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,776 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2019 114,757 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective EXHAUST DOWN PIPE CORRODED AND HOLED AT JOINT WITH SILENCER ALLOWING EXAUST GAS TO ESCAPE BEFOR EMMISSIONS ARE TESTED (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE AT COUPLING TO FLEX HOSE HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE AT COUPLING TO FLEX HOSE HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 113,413 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 110,979 miles

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

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,144 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 109,138 miles

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

fire extinguisher in red

Pass 2 Oct 2013 108,019 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,019 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,046 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 104,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Imobilizer light flashing

Offside parking brake performance low indicating a need for adjustment

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,281 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEAR SIDE STEP BUZZER NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,493 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,220 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,108 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,716 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 43,712 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 8,728 miles

Near side slide door entrance step rear grip handle lower mounting insecure

Offside front tyre punctured on inner shoulder

Fail 8 Feb 2006 8,728 miles

Near side slide door entrance step rear grip handle lower mounting insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside front tyre punctured on inner shoulder

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 DUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DUA, 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 DUA registered?

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

Is SG05 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DUA shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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