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SG05 DVN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,737 mi
Last recorded113,737 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 113,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 113,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 112,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 111,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper indicator not working

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2023 111,537 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear upper indicator not working

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/r 225/70x15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug lamp flashing

Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,480 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flasher lenze damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

emission to clean to record

exhaust repaired in various parts ie welded

presented with seats removed therefore tested as class 7

Fail 12 Feb 2021 107,458 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement long lever siezed on pivot which operates rear load sensing valve (1.1.15 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both on inner brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flasher lenze damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

emission to clean to record

exhaust repaired in various parts ie welded

presented with seats removed therefore tested as class 7

Pass 29 Jan 2014 17,551 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 17,539 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 16,224 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 16,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,238 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,490 miles

Front interior strip light not illuminating

Pass 8 May 2010 10,553 miles

Remove Hawthorne St address from near side panel

nearside front door entrance step light not illuminating

nearside parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 8 Jun 2009 7,642 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,062 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 DVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DVN, 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 DVN registered?

SG05 DVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 August 2005.

Is SG05 DVN safe to buy?

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