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SB05 DRX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,143 mi
Last recorded189,143 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 189,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 170,426 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 170,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 151,004 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 150,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 24 Sep 2012 132,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 118,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,227 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,549 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 11 Sep 2009 71,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,145 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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SB05 DRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB05 DRX, 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 SB05 DRX registered?

SB05 DRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is SB05 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 DRX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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