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SY05 PZZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,494 mi
Last recorded143,494 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 PZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 143,494 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 143,494 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 139,103 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion/pitting on all brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2015 137,569 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 135,443 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 131,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 123,177 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 123,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 111,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 100,789 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 89,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 89,517 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 73,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 73,481 miles

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

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 PZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

SY05 PZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SY05 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 PZZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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