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SY05 PYW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,451 mi
Last recorded153,451 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 PYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 153,451 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 153,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 150,629 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 150,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 149,014 miles

2 x exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 149,014 miles

2 x exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 147,654 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 145,427 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 141,604 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 141,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 139,502 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 135,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 127,037 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 127,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 102,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,883 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,022 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,660 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 83,660 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,642 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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SY05 PYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY05 PYW, 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 SY05 PYW registered?

SY05 PYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SY05 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 PYW shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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