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SM55 DVO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

408,536 mi
Last recorded408,536 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 DVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 408,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread but secure and eligible (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 393,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 384,954 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 384,954 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 379,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 360,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 360,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 337,866 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 337,866 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 312,196 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 292,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 270,989 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 270,989 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2012 251,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 232,185 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 232,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 209,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 190,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 179,225 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 176,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 141,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 123,816 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 113,081 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 84,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,549 miles

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

advised oil filler cap missing

Fail 2 Oct 2007 79,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advised oil filler cap missing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,958 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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SM55 DVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM55 DVO, 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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SM55 DVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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