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SL05 EGK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

295,209 mi
Last recorded295,209 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 EGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2014 295,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wiperblade in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 295,209 miles

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

Nearside front wiperblade in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 285,356 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 285,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 268,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

gearbox stabilizer worn

Pass 4 Aug 2012 268,042 miles

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

gearbox stabilizer worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 256,786 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 256,577 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 238,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 229,894 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 216,971 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar bolt has been put in on wrong thred and is not fully home

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 EGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EGK, 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 EGK registered?

SL05 EGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SL05 EGK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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