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G7 SGL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,309 mi
Last recorded177,309 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 SGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 177,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 176,628 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 173,313 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 173,313 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 165,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 157,069 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 157,048 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 150,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 150,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 134,337 miles

Exhaust silencers are both heavily corroded on the outer casings (only)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 134,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Glowplug map flashing, was brake light switch fault (replaced at time of test with second hand one as a temp repair only) (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust silencers are both heavily corroded on the outer casings (only)

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working NS and OS not working (switch faulty) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF blades replaced at time of test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 125,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,534 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,166 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 94,166 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,077 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,657 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake disc scored.

repairs to o/s of vehicle.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc scored.

repairs to o/s of vehicle.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,238 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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G7 SGL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G7 SGL, 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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G7 SGL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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