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L55 SNA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

207,131 mi
Last recorded207,131 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 SNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 207,131 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 206,777 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

horn intermittent

parking brake has low reserve travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 204,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 199,763 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 196,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 191,578 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 184,700 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 175,282 miles

Both Rear Handbrake Cable Corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 175,282 miles

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

Both Rear Handbrake Cable Corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section due to corrossion (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 159,027 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 156,159 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 156,159 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 139,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust system deteriorating.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 139,472 miles

exhaust system deteriorating.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 125,355 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2012 125,355 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 111,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,557 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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L55 SNA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L55 SNA, 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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L55 SNA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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