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SG05 DWY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,678 mi
Last recorded141,678 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 141,678 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rails and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 141,655 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rails and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 141,103 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated clamped off (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Body mounting fixings missing x4 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached both sides (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring hangers both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both rails all x members (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and cab rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 135,913 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 135,819 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 130,811 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 125,332 miles

body rails corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 125,332 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

body rails corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 123,069 miles

Offside Front door corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosian starting throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,772 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt in carier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,537 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,644 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,639 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,110 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 87,110 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 82,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,587 miles

Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel, when engine is running. Foot brake pedal travel is minimal when engine is off, i.e servo exhausted and pedal maintained pressure.. Roller brake test showed satisfactory efficiency.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 75,558 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel, when engine is running. Foot brake pedal travel is minimal when engine is off, i.e servo exhausted and pedal maintained pressure.. Roller brake test showed satisfactory efficiency.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 710,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 710,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,643 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,526 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,202 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 DWY 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 64.3%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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