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SV55 YHL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,739 mi
Last recorded74,739 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 YHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,739 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

tail box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

tail box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes corroding & nearing fail limit (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded & rear heat shields corroded & loose

Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,955 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 70,881 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,651 miles

both silencer boxs deteriated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,502 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,885 miles

offside front cv boot signs of leaking grease

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,973 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 50,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,515 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 YHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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