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SR03 EVE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,200 mi
Last recorded218,200 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 EVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 218,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 216,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 214,043 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 214,043 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 206,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaitor deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 206,578 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaitor deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 202,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 202,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 199,504 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 199,236 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 197,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2013 190,398 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 179,938 miles

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 173,136 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 173,136 miles

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

rear pads look low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 164,284 miles

front discs worn

rear discs excessivly worn

rear pads apear low

Pass 8 Jul 2009 140,032 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,306 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SR03 EVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SR03 EVE, 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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SR03 EVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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