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SP05 DXF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,688 mi
Last recorded109,688 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 DXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 109,688 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,860 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 106,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 104,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 104,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,207 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 98,203 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,080 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

rear brake hoses ferrules slight corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,907 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 83,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,129 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,132 miles

osf brake starting to bind

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,131 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 60,375 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 53,552 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 53,531 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,493 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,174 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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SP05 DXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SP05 DXF, 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 SP05 DXF registered?

SP05 DXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is SP05 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 DXF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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