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SL05 EGX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

161,921 mi
Last recorded161,921 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 161,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 159,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 159,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 157,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from flexy hose corroded (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 157,838 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lens unit (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from flexy hose corroded (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 155,425 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 150,258 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 150,258 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort at both rear wheels (see printed sheet) (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel At both rear wheels (see printed sheet) (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,497 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 146,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort at 12% (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 139,029 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 139,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 130,402 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 130,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. No ply rating on tyre. (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front@28%. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (end section). (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust silencer outer casings corroded and deteriorated.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 113,538 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (end section). (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust silencer outer casings corroded and deteriorated.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,439 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,226 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,924 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 84,923 miles

Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,976 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,976 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,029 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 610,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 610,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,858 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,501 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 40,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,859 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 EGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 EGX, 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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SL05 EGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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