MOT Status
ValidMileage
46,559 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NSF + OSF + NSR + OSR suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
NSF + OSF + NSR + OSR suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre and rear exhaust condition
rear exhaust condition
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc faces corroded.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
kick on n/s/f brake
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
kick on n/s/f brake
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW05 VDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?
SW05 VDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 2005.
Is SW05 VDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW05 VDA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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