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SG05 DVY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,473 mi
Last recorded115,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 115,473 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 115,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 114,532 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion over parts of underbody and tipper bed

power steering slightly stiff

Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills holed but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering slightly stiff

slight corrosion at parts of underbody front and rear

tipper bed corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 103,172 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering slightly stiff

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,461 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 98,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 92,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 92,698 miles

Central Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake mechanism on central rear chassis (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,819 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 87,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure indicator lens is broken (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light coming on with the side lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s reversing light coming on with the side lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned would appear that the tail/lamp is from the o/s or vice versa, something is wrong with this set up. (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,099 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,903 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,902 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s front indicator lens slightly damaged but still working ok.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,665 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 67,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front o/s & n/s shockabsorbers damping effect weak--although there are no leaks visable.

O/s front top cab/marker light in/operative

O/s rear side marker light in/operative

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,452 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,676 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 45,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,999 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 28,020 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 DVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DVY, 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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SG05 DVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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