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SK05 OAJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,111 mi
Last recorded186,111 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 OAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 186,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centrebox outer casing corroded/peeling

exhaust tailbox outer casing corroded/peeling off

Fail 4 Jun 2018 186,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated wiring at nearside front rubbing on wheel (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage loose seat top mounting bracket (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose rubbing on inner tyre sidewall when on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged power steering pipe broken off rack , causing pipe to rub on anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centrebox outer casing corroded/peeling

exhaust tailbox outer casing corroded/peeling off

Pass 4 Jan 2017 185,158 miles

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for inspection of some components

middle and rear exhaust silencers showing signs of deterioration[double skinned]

nearside and offside centre seat belts showing signs of wear[slow retracting]

nearside and offside front inner bushes showing signs of going soft[movement on lock to lock on ramp]

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on inside and outside edges

signs of severe vibration through body on road test when under load?

signs of wear in gearbox mountings when taking up drive?

Fail 22 Dec 2016 185,155 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for inspection of some components

middle and rear exhaust silencers showing signs of deterioration[double skinned]

nearside and offside centre seat belts showing signs of wear[slow retracting]

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on inside and outside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 177,319 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 144,605 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight stiffness on nearside front top strut bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,295 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 95,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,589 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 152,560 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 152,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 141,001 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 140,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 109,839 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,896 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 May 2006 34,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SK05 OAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SK05 OAJ, 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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SK05 OAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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