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SW05 CVD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,456 mi
Last recorded235,456 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 235,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 229,385 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Mirror slight crack

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 219,198 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 217,176 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated before rear arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated before rear arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cord visible (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 194,911 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 181,364 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 169,926 miles

Cut to O/S/F Tyre wall but cords not exposed

N/S Door mirror glass sequrity could be improved

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

Roof bar sequrity could be improved

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Wiper blades starting to deteriote

Fail 31 Oct 2014 169,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cut to O/S/F Tyre wall but cords not exposed

N/S Door mirror glass sequrity could be improved

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

Roof bar sequrity could be improved

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Wiper blades starting to deteriote

Pass 25 Oct 2013 162,848 miles

Auxilary belt squealing

N/S High level stop lamp outer lens missing

N/S Mirror glass becoming insequre

Roof Bar could be made more sequre

Fail 22 Oct 2013 162,842 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Auxilary belt squealing

N/S High level stop lamp outer lens missing

N/S Mirror glass becoming insequre

Roof Bar could be made more sequre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 154,169 miles

offside front tyre sidewall has small cuts

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cuts

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen at present

offside front lower ball joint boot perished

small cracks to front number plate

Fail 21 Sep 2012 154,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cuts

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen at present

offside front lower ball joint boot perished

offside front tyre sidewall has small cuts

small cracks to front number plate

Pass 12 Jul 2011 145,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside door mirror glass damaged/repaired.Slight rear view restriction.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 143,213 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 143,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 123,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2009 123,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 89,184 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 CVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CVD, 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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What year was SW05 CVD registered?

SW05 CVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is SW05 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 CVD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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