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SV05 AXY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,139 mi
Last recorded130,139 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 AXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 130,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All where visible covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pipe dangling at rear of engine

Spare tyre defective On wear indicators ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 128,084 miles

Front headlamps beam set to mot standards

Offside Front washer jet blown/cleared

Fail 15 Nov 2018 128,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED not producing enough light, barely noticeable. (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section above front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens cover missing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Forward of (Rear) hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section above front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Forward of (Rear) hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 120,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,606 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,297 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,236 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,223 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,257 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,257 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,592 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,593 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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SV05 AXY 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 66.7%.

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 SV05 AXY, 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 SV05 AXY registered?

SV05 AXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SV05 AXY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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