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SY04 MPY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 MPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,494 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 35,657 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 164,155 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt botyh (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 139,999 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2014 139,999 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,597 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light showing

Pass 28 Jan 2012 105,158 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,590 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 90,362 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 90,362 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,345 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 81,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,629 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 61,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SY04 MPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SY04 MPY, 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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SY04 MPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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