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SW05 CUG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,507 mi
Last recorded107,507 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 107,507 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 89,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2024 89,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,027 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 88,008 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,568 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 87,568 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 74,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,686 miles

full exhaust system badly corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,821 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,821 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 66,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,777 miles

N/s/r shock absorber poor

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

Rear brake discs worn/rusted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,721 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode in places

N/s/r shockabsorber outer casing corroded/breaking up

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,410 miles

advise middle and rear exhaust rusty condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,878 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,848 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,328 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,386 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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SW05 CUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SW05 CUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW05 CUG registered?

SW05 CUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SW05 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 CUG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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