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SV05 XCN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

162,832 mi
Last recorded162,832 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 162,832 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 162,832 miles

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 160,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 156,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy front exhaust hanger (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 154,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 154,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill affected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre of the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 154,235 miles

Brake cable damaged main cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower paneling near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured anchor eye broken off (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 152,836 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 152,836 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (effort at 9%) (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers on screen nearside (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At subframe mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 152,599 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 152,597 miles

Central Outline marker lamp not working n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load lever broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 150,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 150,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 146,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 145,131 miles

Nearside Rear halfshaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear parking brake reading spikes when applied then reduces in effort until around 115kg

Nearside Rear suspected contamination of inboard shoes

Nearside side markers x2 inoperative

general corrosion on body/chassis

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 145,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear halfshaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear parking brake reading spikes when applied then reduces in effort until around 115kg

Nearside Rear suspected contamination of inboard shoes

Nearside side markers x2 inoperative

general corrosion on body/chassis

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 28,516 miles

both front steering arms have play

both front track rod ends have slight play

both rear shock absorbers weak and may require replacement - not leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 139,335 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,779 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 133,778 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 124,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 124,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 115,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,748 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 60,666 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,666 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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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SV05 XCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SV05 XCN, 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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SV05 XCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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