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SY05 RDO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

389,400 mi
Last recorded389,400 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 389,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 389,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 384,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 384,848 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 375,943 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 371,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 363,024 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 355,851 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 351,120 miles

Centre and rear silencers corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Side walls of rear tyres slightly perished

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 347,676 miles

Brake pad warning light on

O/S & middle seats of centre row removed at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear silencer corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 341,131 miles

5 rear seats removed at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer skin coming off rear silencer

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 336,260 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WARNING LIGHT (pad light on)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 335,204 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BRAKE PAD (warning light on)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE(coming close to limit)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

TRACTION CONTROL OR ESP (warning lights on)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 302,468 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 267,706 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR TYRES (coming close to limit, ok at time of test)

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING (bottom rubber out of place)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 229,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 229,349 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 200,843 miles

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

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

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

both rear no plate bulbs are dull

Pass 19 Jun 2008 167,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 120,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,862 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 RDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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