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T30 SGG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,031 mi
Last recorded115,031 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 SGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2025 115,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 105,563 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,199 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 79,536 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2018 79,289 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and touching tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 71,972 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,649 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,238 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,884 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,983 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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T30 SGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T30 SGG, 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 T30 SGG registered?

T30 SGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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