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SO05 VVJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

336,741 mi
Last recorded336,741 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 336,741 miles

front and rear exhaust boxes deteriated but not leaking

o/s/f morror temp repair

play in n/s/f inner track rod arm

Fail 29 Nov 2014 336,741 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear exhaust boxes deteriated but not leaking

o/s/f morror temp repair

play in n/s/f inner track rod arm

Pass 5 Dec 2013 322,381 miles

Both exhaust silencers, outer skin heavily corroded.

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

Has plastic covers to floorpan.

N/S, middle row, left seat belt, twisted.

N/S/F outer CV boot clip loose.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 322,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both exhaust silencers, outer skin heavily corroded.

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

Has plastic covers to floorpan.

N/S, middle row, left seat belt, twisted.

N/S/F outer CV boot clip loose.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 311,050 miles

Air bag lamp on

Centre and rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front outer c.v boot not fully secure to its housing

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

Fail 25 May 2012 311,047 miles

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

Air bag lamp on

Centre and rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front outer c.v boot not fully secure to its housing

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 298,055 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 297,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2011 278,352 miles

Nearside rear handbrake low

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2010 226,031 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 180,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 112,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

note plastic trim fitted to complete under side of vehicle

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 May 2007 22,735 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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SO05 VVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

SO05 VVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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