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SF55 DBU

2005 Volkswagen Minibus

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,921 mi
Last recorded154,921 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Minibus48,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 DBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 154,921 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 154,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 133,961 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 133,955 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired Door tied shut (6.2.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 129,562 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 129,559 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Routed incorrectly around drop link and damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,210 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,680 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,680 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,850 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 29,850 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in the sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,025 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 23,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,969 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to <3mm>.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,016 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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SF55 DBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Minibus in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 48,134 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 Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF55 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SF55 DBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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