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SV05 XDE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,191 mi
Last recorded186,191 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 186,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust cassing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 177,321 miles

Front windscreen has damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 170,161 miles

Rear tyres x 2 inner edges worn

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 28 Jun 2016 168,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre box and back box cassing corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 168,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre box and back box cassing corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 159,131 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 158,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 153,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 150,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 146,202 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 30 Oct 2010 142,117 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 138,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 134,492 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 128,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 128,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 101,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,339 miles

underside not fully checked because of guards

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 XDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SV05 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

SV05 XDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is SV05 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 XDE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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