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SKZ 1870

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,341 mi
Last recorded201,341 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 1870
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 201,341 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top strut mount noisey

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 199,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/side top strut mounting rough

Pass 3 Sep 2022 198,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 196,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 189,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 177,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 166,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 154,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 143,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,676 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 121,676 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,851 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 112,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ehaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,483 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

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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SKZ 1870 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKZ 1870, 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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What year was SKZ 1870 registered?

SKZ 1870 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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