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SG05 DVC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,337 mi
Last recorded94,337 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,337 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,831 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 92,831 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,512 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2013 89,512 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,093 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 82,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine oil leak at offside front of engine

Fire extingusher insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,256 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 65,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,483 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,389 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 56,389 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,779 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,828 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 DVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DVC, 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 DVC registered?

SG05 DVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is SG05 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DVC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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