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C14 SML

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,349 mi
Last recorded142,349 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,349 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 142,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 129,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 127,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 123,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 117,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,290 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 105,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,377 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2014 90,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,213 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,456 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,448 miles

Dark tint fitted to front side windows

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,822 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C14 SML is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C14 SML, 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.

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What year was C14 SML registered?

C14 SML is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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