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SW05 CVA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,843 mi
Last recorded154,843 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 154,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 140,702 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 128,762 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,499 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,881 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 112,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s handbrake effort 50% lower than o/s.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,152 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner cv area covered in grease, but cv boot is not damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,289 miles

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

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

rear brake disc surfaces slightly pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,988 miles

rear brake pads approching wear indicators

Fail 16 Nov 2009 75,933 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake pads approching wear indicators

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,289 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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SW05 CVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CVA, 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 CVA registered?

SW05 CVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SW05 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 CVA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW05 CVA have outstanding finance?

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