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SY55 ONB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,258 mi
Last recorded123,258 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 ONB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,258 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 123,258 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,400 miles

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

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

screen damage but not in direct view of road ahead

Pass 14 Aug 2015 106,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,197 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,427 miles

centre and rear exhaust outer casings deteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,237 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,949 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,949 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

osf anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2008 32,394 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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SY55 ONB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY55 ONB, 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 SY55 ONB registered?

SY55 ONB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SY55 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 ONB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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