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SB55 XTA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,078 mi
Last recorded158,078 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 XTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 158,078 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake wear indicator illuminated

central passenger seat removed

ns centre row seat belt stalk difficult to access

Fail 21 Apr 2023 158,078 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. centre row double seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake wear indicator illuminated

ns centre row seat belt stalk difficult to access

Pass 16 May 2022 155,337 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded and peeling

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion near boot lid latch

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing

Spare tyre defective Perished ()

Fail 5 May 2022 155,334 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Headlamp bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Single seat back row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Single seat central row (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Twin seat central row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion near boot lid latch

Exhaust silencers corroded and peeling

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing

Spare tyre defective Perished ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 150,294 miles

Boot lid corroded, but can be secured in a closed position

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 150,294 miles

Boot lid corroded, but can be secured in a closed position

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 145,566 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2019 145,564 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2018 141,147 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess + Gear box mount deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail Lamp Cracked

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 141,147 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess + Gear box mount deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tail Lamp Cracked

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 133,923 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn ( Parking brake lever has little reserve travel - grabbing slightly ) (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 127,225 miles

Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated passenger seat ( seat belt buckle - outer plastic worn ) (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside - both (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 126,953 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( pin / bearing bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high very high - offside slight high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working offside - dim (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Central Outer Exhaust noisy centre and rear silencer - ( outer condition ) (7.1.4)

Central Rear and front wipers ( required soon )

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside - both - required (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( required soon - worn ) (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake require adjustment or repair - ( weak ) (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn cables requires - rusty - fouling / loose ( outer plastic missing ) (3.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside - both (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 120,344 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 120,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 113,419 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

b oth rear handbrake cables thin

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

b oth rear handbrake cables thin

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,180 miles

4 baby seat fitted

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust

Fail 6 Dec 2012 85,147 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

4 baby seat fitted

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,468 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake & fuel pipes under cover

n/s/r tyre

o/s mirror glass

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,716 miles

all pipes under cover

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,137 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,948 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 XTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTA, 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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SB55 XTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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