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C2 SHJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,882 mi
Last recorded137,882 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 SHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 137,882 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 132,229 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 128,764 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 125,053 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 120,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 109,912 miles

O/S SEAT BELT SLIGHT FREYING

O/S/F TYRE WEARING EDGES

STONE CHIP TO WINDSCREEN JUST LEFT OF ZONE A

Fail 7 Jun 2017 109,888 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment STRUT TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment STRUT TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe kinked N/S MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE SEVERELY KINKED AT REAR (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed N/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE OVER SUSPENSION WISHBONE SEVERELY CHAFED (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed N/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE OVER SUSPENSION WISHBONE SEVERELY CHAFED (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

O/S SEAT BELT SLIGHT FREYING

O/S/F TYRE WEARING EDGES

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

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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C2 SHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C2 SHJ, 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 C2 SHJ registered?

C2 SHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is C2 SHJ safe to buy?

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