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SB55 BVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,416 mi
Last recorded62,416 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 BVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,416 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 62,400 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,400 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2021 60,390 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,923 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,913 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 54,912 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,505 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 51,504 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,007 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 48,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,754 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 44,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,334 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 40,334 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

middle box corroded 2nd skin

Fail 4 Oct 2013 36,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

middle box corroded 2nd skin

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,504 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,504 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,139 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,731 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,192 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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SB55 BVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB55 BVN, 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 SB55 BVN registered?

SB55 BVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is SB55 BVN safe to buy?

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