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SIL 511

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

190,210 mi
Last recorded190,210 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 511
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 190,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 181,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 173,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 164,799 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 164,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 158,711 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 158,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 150,939 miles

Coil spring corroded both froth and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 150,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both froth and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 145,491 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front springs are corroded

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre is close to its limit and outer side wall is damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2019 140,664 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 4 Feb 2019 140,525 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 137,409 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 130,115 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 126,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,432 miles

stone chips in front screen

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,705 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 75,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Jan 2012 75,726 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,680 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,352 miles

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

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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SIL 511 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SIL 511, 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 SIL 511 registered?

SIL 511 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SIL 511 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 511 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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