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SM05 DKV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,943 mi
Last recorded209,943 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 209,943 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 209,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 177,839 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 177,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 137,903 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 137,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,597 miles

exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 90,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust box corroded

nearside handbrake cable corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

seven passenger seats fitted with child seats--full inspection restricted

Fail 21 Feb 2011 81,302 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

seven passenger seats fitted with child seats--full inspection restricted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,564 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,002 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 DKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM05 DKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 DKV registered?

SM05 DKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for SM05 DKV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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