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SO05 AAY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,885 mi
Last recorded150,885 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 AAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 150,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

middle & rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2023 150,865 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2021 150,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 150,300 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 149,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 148,710 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 146,975 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,275 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 138,295 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 138,290 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe at rear flexy (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 131,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 121,160 miles

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

slight twist to o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2012 112,690 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 112,435 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 103,257 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 103,257 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 80,214 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 65,466 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO05 AAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO05 AAY, 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 SO05 AAY registered?

SO05 AAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SO05 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 AAY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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