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SG05 DVA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,420 mi
Last recorded117,420 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 117,420 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,067 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 117,049 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 116,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,181 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 115,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,620 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 114,607 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,651 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 113,650 miles

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

Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 112,622 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2018 112,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake leaver near maximum travel, hand brake adjustment requires

Pass 6 Jul 2017 111,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,838 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,014 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 110,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 109,409 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 109,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,489 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,680 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,322 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 12,841 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 DVA 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 70.4%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

SG05 DVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is SG05 DVA safe to buy?

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