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13 HLG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

228,562 mi
Last recorded228,562 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 HLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 228,562 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 228,537 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 211,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both - lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 211,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both - lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 203,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 203,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 182,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

central and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2020 182,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

central and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2019 159,025 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower ball joint gaiters splitting/deteriorated

front tyres close to legal limit

play in front lower arm rear bushes

wipers deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2019 159,025 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower ball joint gaiters splitting/deteriorated

front tyres close to legal limit

play in front lower arm rear bushes

wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 148,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of O/S front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2018 148,429 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in excess of 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of O/S front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 132,346 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 117,143 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 117,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 104,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 90,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,051 miles

brake warning light on

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,611 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Apr 2012 72,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,385 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,463 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,005 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

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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13 HLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 13 HLG, 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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13 HLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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