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S14 ADX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

344,570 mi
Last recorded344,570 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 ADX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 344,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 344,065 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded slightly

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 343,528 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 343,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 342,979 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 342,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 311,614 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 311,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 311,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement requires investigation (6.1.D.1a)

inner trim missing o/s side door (taxi failure)

interior valet required (taxi failure)

no smoking stickers not fitted (taxi failure)

tint film fitted to rear windows (taxi failure)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 278,390 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 278,378 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 248,750 miles

advise rear bumper piant work

Fail 21 Jan 2015 248,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise rear bumper piant work

Pass 23 Jan 2014 210,624 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 210,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear windows tinted not factory taxi test

Pass 22 Jan 2013 178,820 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 155,870 miles

near side rear bumper as slight damage

near side rear tyre close to taxi limit

Pass 29 Dec 2010 129,746 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 129,746 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,822 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,822 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,624 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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S14 ADX 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 60.9%.

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 S14 ADX, 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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S14 ADX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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