2005 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · SF51 BES
2005 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 105,849 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2461cc
SF51 BES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 105,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SF51 BES Mileage History
- 02/09/202298,299 mi
- 03/09/202298,301 mi+2 mi
- 15/09/2023105,802 mi+7,501 mi
- 23/07/2024105,828 mi+26 mi
- 20/09/2025105,849 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SF51 BES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lt (SF51 BES) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired center outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely t”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))”.
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