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SW54 GUU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,609 mi
Last recorded161,609 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 GUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 161,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 160,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 160,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 160,231 miles

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

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

Rear Hand brake would benefit from further attention

Pass 20 May 2017 155,218 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 155,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 144,302 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 144,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 135,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,384 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 108,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front suspension top mount worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,389 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,819 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,384 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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SW54 GUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW54 GUU, 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 SW54 GUU registered?

SW54 GUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is SW54 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 GUU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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