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SY05 PYZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,124 mi
Last recorded176,124 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 PYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 176,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 172,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 172,087 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 168,264 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 168,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 160,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 156,305 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 156,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 150,637 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 150,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 145,100 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 145,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,094 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 140,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,327 miles

Offside Rear unable to open o/s loading door

Fail 10 Jul 2017 132,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear unable to open o/s loading door

Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 120,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 114,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 107,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 105,889 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating.

One of two spare wheel carrier bolts broken,

Fail 9 May 2012 105,889 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating.

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

One of two spare wheel carrier bolts broken,

Pass 16 May 2011 95,247 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating.

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar link wearing.

Offside of windscreen cracked.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,199 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,154 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,715 miles

Front anti roll bar inner bushes wearing.

Front number plate cracked.

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 PYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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