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R19 SBX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Gold Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 SBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 102,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin heavily corroded exhaust not leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded,no leaking gases

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,029 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded,no leaking gasses

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,760 miles

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,398 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 88,398 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 68,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,724 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,546 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 29,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,289 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 22,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,871 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 17,429 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,061 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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R19 SBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R19 SBX, 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 R19 SBX registered?

R19 SBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is R19 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 SBX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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