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SDV 151N

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDV 151N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,205 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise bodywork rust , tapped repairs

advise n/s front floor and outer sills rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2017 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise bodywork rust , tapped repairs

advise n/s front floor and outer sills rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,335 miles

advise outer body panels tapped repairs

advise rust, n/s front floor, inner and outer sills and front outriggers.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 76,325 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise outer body panels tapped repairs

advise rust, n/s front floor, inner and outer sills and front outriggers.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,314 miles

Front chassis rusty.

N/s/f arch taped.

N/s/r arch taped.

O/s/r arch taped.

Rear panal rusty.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,743 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 74,743 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,414 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 73,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s rear cv boot split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 70,902 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 70,782 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 70,777 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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SDV 151N is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SDV 151N, 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 SDV 151N registered?

SDV 151N is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is SDV 151N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDV 151N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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