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B6 DSW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

200,347 mi
Last recorded200,347 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 200,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 194,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 186,546 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 177,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 169,995 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 159,240 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 147,420 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 116,720 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,504 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,511 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 68,912 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack windscreen o/s close to drivers view

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,126 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,213 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,309 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,970 miles

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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B6 DSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B6 DSW, 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 B6 DSW registered?

B6 DSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is B6 DSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 DSW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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