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SC55 GAS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,567 mi
Last recorded146,567 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 GAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 146,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 139,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,622 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 131,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 123,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 115,008 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 115,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre cut but no cords exposed

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2013 94,722 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 94,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 83,375 miles

205/65/16C REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED SIDEWALL

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 83,375 miles

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

205/65/16C REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED SIDEWALL

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,314 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,607 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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SC55 GAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC55 GAS, 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 SC55 GAS registered?

SC55 GAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is SC55 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 GAS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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