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WK05 SXV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,442 mi
Last recorded98,442 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 SXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 95,025 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 95,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable rusted (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2024 91,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable rusted (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,123 miles

Central Rear park brake central cable return spring detached

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 88,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested pattern in correct (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear park brake central cable return spring detached

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,177 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Mar 2021 82,189 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Apr 2020 79,199 miles

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

Central and rear exhaust boxes rusting

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

Nearside and offside parking brake cables rusting

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,278 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2019 76,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,957 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,955 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,560 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,980 miles

Centre Exhaust middle / rear silencer corroded

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface scored disc wasted (3.5.1i)

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 62,046 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc stone guard excessivley coroded

slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,329 miles

Exhaust boxes corroded and peeling

Handbrake cables corroded and protective sleeve is peeling away

NS number plate light bulb dim in operation

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Rear tyres perished

Subframe rusty

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are feathering on inner edges of tread

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 43,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,016 miles

front brake discs scored.brake pads worn to approx 7mm(outer pad measured).advise discs replaced next pad change.

rear brake discs coroded and worn.brake pads worn to approx 7mm(outer pad measured).advise discs replaced next pad change.

spare tyre worn to 2mm in places.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,043 miles

NSF 235/55R17Y Michelin 4-2-2

NSR 235/55R17Y Michelin 2-3-3

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

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

OSF 235/55R17Y Michelin 3-2-2

OSR 235/55R17Y Michelin 4-4-5

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 29,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF 235/55R17Y Michelin 4-2-2

NSR 235/55R17Y Michelin 2-3-3

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OSF 235/55R17Y Michelin 3-2-2

OSR 235/55R17Y Michelin 4-4-5

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 24,471 miles

Full length undertrays fitted

NSF MICHELIN 235/55R17Y 4-4-4

NSR MICHELIN 235/55R17Y 3-4-4

OSF MICHELIN 235/55R17Y 5-4-4

OSR MICHELIN 235/55R17Y 5-5-5

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,471 miles

Full length undertrays fitted

NSF MICHELIN 235/55R17Y 4-4-4

NSR MICHELIN 235/55R17Y 3-4-4

OSF MICHELIN 235/55R17Y 5-4-4

OSR MICHELIN 235/55R17Y 5-5-5

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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WK05 SXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WK05 SXV, 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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WK05 SXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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