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SW05 USA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,450 mi
Last recorded72,450 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 USA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 72,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 72,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 66,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface rust to multipool suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,889 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded (arms, shock absorbers, tie rods)

Handbrake ON warning light not working

Lower covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp output restricted by reversing camera

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded (arms, shock absorbers, coil springs)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Mar 2024 57,889 miles

Lower covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded (arms, shock absorbers, tie rods)

Handbrake ON warning light not working

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp output restricted by reversing camera

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded (arms, shock absorbers, coil springs)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,868 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 54,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,913 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,852 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 USA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 USA, 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 USA registered?

SW05 USA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is SW05 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 USA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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