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SM05 DKF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,274 mi
Last recorded100,274 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,274 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 106,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 93,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,261 miles

offside rear body has minor damage but no sharp edges and is secure

rear loading doors damaged but have no sharp edges and are secure

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,761 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,180 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 40,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,250 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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SM05 DKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM05 DKF, 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 SM05 DKF registered?

SM05 DKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SM05 DKF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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