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SV55 ODS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,356 mi
Last recorded211,356 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ODS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 211,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 210,349 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Backing plate corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 208,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 206,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing on buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coolant leak engine area ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 206,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing on buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coolant leak engine area ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 203,330 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security light corrosion sills and rear valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 200,770 miles

Exhaust noisy has been modified slightly (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged n/side plastic cover missing but still locking properly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/side rear corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch o/side fouling on arch liner and fixing (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 194,755 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer removed and pipework modified (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body of the shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays and covers fitted limiting visibility of components

Fail 22 Jul 2019 194,742 miles

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock in both directions (5.2.3 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy rear silencer removed and pipework modified (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body of the shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside door mirror housing half missing

under trays and covers fitted limiting visibility of components

Pass 14 Sep 2018 192,535 miles

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

presented for retest with different wheels fitted to original test.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 192,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full right lock (5.2.3 (f))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full right lock (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements comes on with side lights and wont turn off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 191,822 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer case missing

Offside Rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated and shocker outer case damaged

brake pad warning light on

drivers seat belt frayed

n/s mirror glass cracked

oil leak on engine

various body panels corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 188,215 miles

middle and back box deteriorating

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Oct 2016 188,158 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion boot (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

middle and back box deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2015 179,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 179,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 168,630 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 168,630 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 160,882 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 153,332 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 137,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 115,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 93,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,215 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 ODS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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