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A11 SOT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,582 mi
Last recorded184,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 184,582 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 181,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 179,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 176,922 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 174,054 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 177,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 161,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 154,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 152,787 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 151,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 150,360 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 149,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 144,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 141,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 137,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 133,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 129,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 123,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 108,234 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A11 SOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 SOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 SOT registered?

A11 SOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is A11 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 SOT shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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