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CH53 SHS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,283 mi
Last recorded111,283 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 SHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 111,283 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 110,371 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 107,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 104,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 100,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 100,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank straps ---all 3 damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn very close to canvas on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

spare tyre size is 205/65/16 c 107/105 tyres on vehicle are 225/35/20--

Fail 4 May 2020 100,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank straps ---all 3 damaged

Offside Front Outer Brake insecure caliper retaining spring corroded (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn very close to canvas on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

spare tyre size is 205/65/16 c 107/105 tyres on vehicle are 225/35/20--

Fail 2 May 2020 100,412 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure whole assembly held up by a cable tie (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes at the join to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank straps ---all 3 damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn very close to canvas on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

spare tyre size is 205/65/16 c 107/105 tyres on vehicle are 225/35/20--

Pass 14 May 2019 100,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 97,492 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 97,492 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 85,546 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,139 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 134,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 120,736 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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CH53 SHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CH53 SHS, 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 CH53 SHS registered?

CH53 SHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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