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SV55 ODJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,481 mi
Last recorded149,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ODJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 149,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 144,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe Repairs to steering pipes not suitable (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 135,946 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front of tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 130,220 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 130,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 123,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 114,854 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 114,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,741 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 107,741 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 98,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 75,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 67,996 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,792 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 60,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,048 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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SV55 ODJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV55 ODJ, 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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SV55 ODJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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