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SK55 RZG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,162 mi
Last recorded174,162 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 RZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 174,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 170,017 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 170,017 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 161,360 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general under body corroded

tested in wet condition

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2022 161,360 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general under body corroded

tested in wet condition

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 154,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak under engine compartment

Fail 22 Nov 2021 154,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak under engine compartment

Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,885 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 136,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 122,986 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 122,986 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,711 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 221,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

glow plug light on

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Sep 2016 221,057 miles

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable drop link damaged (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working all stop light are not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

glow plug light on

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Sep 2015 208,370 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside & offside inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

front nearside & offside tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 208,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside & offside inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

front nearside & offside tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 192,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 192,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 179,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 165,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 150,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 135,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 134,919 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Aug 2009 134,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front 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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SK55 RZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SK55 RZG, 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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SK55 RZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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