MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside door mirror glass damaged/repaired.Slight rear view restriction.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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