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S13 AMV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,736 mi
Last recorded121,736 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 AMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 121,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 119,517 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 119,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,399 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 116,150 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 110,660 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,921 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 106,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,127 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,548 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,352 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,245 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,170 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,230 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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S13 AMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S13 AMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S13 AMV registered?

S13 AMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is S13 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 AMV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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