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5835 SC

2015 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Transporter69,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5835 SC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,406 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,206 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,657 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

to clean to read emissions

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,582 miles

Central exhaust getting rusty

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 82,582 miles

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

Central exhaust getting rusty

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,898 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside undertray near fuel tank damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,659 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,880 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 41,880 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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5835 SC is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 69,781 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 5835 SC, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5835 SC registered?

5835 SC is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 August 2015.

Is 5835 SC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5835 SC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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