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SY05 PZD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,815 mi
Last recorded135,815 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 PZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 135,815 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 134,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 127,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 125,395 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired casing corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust silencers corroded not blowing

Fail 10 May 2019 125,395 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired casing corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust silencers corroded not blowing

Pass 15 May 2018 122,832 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on. Pads not worn

Pass 26 May 2017 120,431 miles

N/S sliding door glass insecure at rear lower corner

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 120,431 miles

N/S sliding door glass insecure at rear lower corner

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 117,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 112,591 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2014 107,568 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2013 86,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,333 miles

number plates have shaded lettering, would advise replacement

Fail 12 May 2012 85,333 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plates have shaded lettering, would advise replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,357 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,395 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 45,542 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,542 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 PZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PZD, 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 SY05 PZD registered?

SY05 PZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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