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SG05 CEY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

224,484 mi
Last recorded224,484 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 CEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 224,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 222,062 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 213,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 206,630 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 198,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 192,271 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 192,271 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 May 2015 186,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 180,805 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 173,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 168,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 162,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 156,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 149,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SG05 CEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SG05 CEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG05 CEY registered?

SG05 CEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is SG05 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 CEY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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