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SG05 DVO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,261 mi
Last recorded39,261 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 39,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 38,937 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 38,932 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 38,222 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 38,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 37,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,061 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 37,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 37,027 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 37,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre fitted over 10years old

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 36,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 35,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 34,865 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,772 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,185 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 34,175 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,362 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 31,412 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,133 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 30,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,975 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,198 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,769 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,544 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,497 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 4,882 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 DVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

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

Is SG05 DVO safe to buy?

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