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SG05 DVL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,319 mi
Last recorded125,319 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 125,319 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 123,642 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 123,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure OFF REAR MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 122,115 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 122,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,010 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2022 120,988 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,457 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 120,402 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation sliding door not opening from inside (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,286 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 119,286 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 117,229 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,428 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,425 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 109,162 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 109,126 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 109,113 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,534 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,419 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 82,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,338 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 59,338 miles

Front Brake cable wires broken and significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,875 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,516 miles

reverse buzzer not working

Fail 13 Aug 2007 31,516 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,821 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 DVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

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

Is SG05 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DVL shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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