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SF05 GFU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Pink Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,742 mi
Last recorded111,742 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 GFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,742 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

service brake efficiency only just met (50%) it appears the braking system may require adjustment or repair

underside corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 111,630 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and perishing (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and perishing (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 111,593 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and perishing (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and perishing (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,356 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 11 Sep 2015 111,356 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,313 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 10,931 miles

Nearside 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 25 Jun 2013 100,986 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 100,985 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,853 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,796 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 17,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,860 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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SF05 GFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Pink with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF05 GFU, 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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SF05 GFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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