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SO05 HOD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,798 mi
Last recorded223,798 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 HOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 223,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 204,218 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 204,218 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 201,788 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 201,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 196,910 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 192,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 192,683 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 188,947 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 188,947 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 180,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear mains into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears and nail in n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 180,829 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear mains into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears and nail in n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 173,521 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 173,508 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective 6 seats fitted ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 165,079 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 165,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 158,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 150,352 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 146,664 miles

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

exshaut system deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 142,131 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 142,119 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 126,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 109,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,199 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,633 miles

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

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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SO05 HOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO05 HOD, 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 SO05 HOD registered?

SO05 HOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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