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SC05 KLF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

162,687 mi
Last recorded162,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 KLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 162,687 miles

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

exhaust system secondary skin deteriorating

front suspension arm bushes slightly cracking

rear seats removed at time of test

slight free play in anti roll bar d bushes

under trays fitted front & back of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2017 162,687 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure rear numberplate lose (6.3.1b)

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

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

coolant low

exhaust system secondary skin deteriorating

front suspension arm bushes slightly cracking

under trays fitted front & back of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2016 137,179 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 137,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,698 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 120,678 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 104,237 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low on air

note.spare tyre new

Pass 12 Jul 2012 100,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs pitted

inbalance rear brakes

o/s exhaust heat shield damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2011 91,122 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs pitted

inbalance rear brakes

o/s exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,153 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,146 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 64,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,308 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 58,308 miles

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

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

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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SC05 KLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SC05 KLF, 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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SC05 KLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is SC05 KLF safe to buy?

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