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SGT 105L

1973 Volkswagen Crafter

Orange Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,666 mi
Last recorded2,666 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGT 105L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 2,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 2,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,691 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 16 Nov 2013 80,528 miles

all welding covered in under seal

both inner track rod end rubbers starting to perrish

oil leak

slight play in drivers seat

slight play in steering column

under vehicle heavily covered in under seal

Fail 7 Nov 2013 80,524 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all welding covered in under seal

both inner track rod end rubbers starting to perrish

oil leak

slight play in drivers seat

slight play in steering column

under vehicle heavily covered in under seal

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,933 miles

rear brake back plates corroding

vehicle heavily welded and undersealed in various places

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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SGT 105L is a 1973 Volkswagen Crafter in Orange with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGT 105L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGT 105L registered?

SGT 105L is a 1973 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is SGT 105L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGT 105L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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