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SV55 OED

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,445 mi
Last recorded151,445 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 OED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 151,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Panel below fuel flap corroded through (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis split near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Strut top mounting corroded through - around 3/4 of the circumference (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Central silencer delaminating

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Body panel slightly loose Rear door corroded through around handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut top mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 145,371 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS headlamps fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS and OS inner strut tops corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper shock mounts previously repaired, floor corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Exposed areas corroded otherwise shrouded by guards / undertrays (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 140,200 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Body panel slightly loose Bootlid corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at seam on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 133,368 miles

Nearside Front nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front offside front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer has slight leak at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 133,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front nearside front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Front offside front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer has slight leak at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 125,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 1 Apr 2019 119,446 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake lines running under chassis at the rear of the sub frame have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Brake cable starting to fray where exposed and entering the outer sheave. (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe on the rear trailing arm has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,036 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,488 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 78,156 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 73,251 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,525 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 50,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,205 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,794 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 39,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 27,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OED, 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 OED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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