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SL05 EFZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

143,349 mi
Last recorded143,349 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 EFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 143,349 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 143,350 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,599 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 137,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 134,302 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 134,302 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 130,966 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 128,169 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 128,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 124,665 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 119,333 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 119,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 110,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,144 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,144 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 100,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,469 miles

n/s/r shock slight leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,939 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 84,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,280 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,137 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,393 miles

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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SL05 EFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SL05 EFZ, 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 SL05 EFZ registered?

SL05 EFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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