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SS05 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

185,001 mi
Last recorded185,001 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 185,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 180,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 178,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 173,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 171,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 169,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

center front seat belt slightly frayed

shields fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 167,911 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 163,540 miles

front anti roll bar link boots slightly split

shields fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 158,553 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

undershields fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 158,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage to nearside sill

both front flexis starting to perish

limited check to centre seat belt due to child seat fitted

slight play in front anti roll bar d-shape bushes

small stone chip in screen

undershields fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 15 Dec 2015 158,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage to nearside sill

both front flexis starting to perish

limited check to centre seat belt due to child seat fitted

slight play in front anti roll bar d-shape bushes

small stone chip in screen

undershields fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Jul 2014 136,456 miles

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

near side seat buckle plastic belt cover missing ok

sheilds fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2014 136,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

near side seat buckle plastic belt cover missing ok

sheilds fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 122,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,299 miles

Nearside rear spring broken but not likely to become unseated.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,694 miles

sheilds fitted

slight play in off side front anti roll bar link

Fail 28 Jul 2011 82,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sheilds fitted

slight play in off side front anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,257 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,054 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,054 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,593 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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SS05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SS05 DUB, 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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SS05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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