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05MH7988

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,319 mi
Last recorded217,319 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration05MH7988
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 217,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 217,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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05MH7988 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 05MH7988, 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 05MH7988 registered?

05MH7988 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is 05MH7988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05MH7988 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 05MH7988 have outstanding finance?

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