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SB05 MZW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

220,211 mi
Last recorded220,211 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 MZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 220,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 220,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 218,047 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front strut top bearings noisey, but not rough or sticking

both headlamp lenses cloudy

emissions smokey

Pass 21 Jun 2021 212,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2021 212,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2020 211,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 205,987 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 205,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front arm has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 201,866 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind central mirror when seated in drivers seat (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 201,848 miles

Brake performance not tested due to handbrake condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also small amount of play detected in bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind central mirror when seated in drivers seat (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 190,073 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 190,073 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 174,689 miles

offside door mirror has been repaired

slight damage to offside rear reflector

Pass 3 Sep 2012 154,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 154,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 140,127 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 140,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 120,721 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2010 120,721 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Mar 2010 113,636 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge.

rear seats not fitted at time of test.

slight play in o/s steering arm.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 95,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play detected at offside track rod-no excessive movement at steering wheel-

Pass 15 May 2008 87,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 7,943 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 MZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc 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 SB05 MZW, 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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SB05 MZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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