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W6 SML

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,702 mi
Last recorded96,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 SML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 90,657 miles

Offside Front 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))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 90,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 77,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 71,861 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,438 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back box outer shell corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

back box outer shell corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,563 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 47,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,875 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers trims and under trays obscuring some views

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,062 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 34,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 17,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,838 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,301 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 16,301 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,394 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 15,394 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,701 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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W6 SML is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W6 SML, 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 W6 SML registered?

W6 SML is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is W6 SML safe to buy?

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