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SK05 OBF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

260,931 mi
Last recorded260,931 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 OBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 260,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED,COVERED IN GREASE /PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 260,919 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 259,097 miles

Corrosion occurring in several areas of underside including front and rear suspension components and nearside sill area

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 259,097 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion occurring in several areas of underside including front and rear suspension components and nearside sill area

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 258,414 miles

Corrosion occurring on several areas of underside including suspension components and prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear section of exhaust system partially insecure but not likely to fall off

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to some areas of underside

Fail 7 Nov 2019 258,414 miles

Corrosion occurring on several areas of underside including suspension components and prescribed areas.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear section of exhaust system partially insecure but not likely to fall off

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to some areas of underside

Pass 14 Jun 2018 255,465 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 255,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 253,369 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 253,366 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 239,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 217,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 196,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 171,480 miles

centre row n/s outer seat missing at time of test

middle silencer outer casing holed

Fail 21 May 2010 171,479 miles

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

centre row n/s outer seat missing at time of test

middle silencer outer casing holed

Pass 27 May 2009 147,296 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 147,266 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 118,534 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 118,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SK05 OBF, 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 OBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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