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17 ADC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,212 mi
Last recorded89,212 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 ADC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 87,105 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 86,955 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has slight play ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has slight play ()

Offside Front under tray damaged

Offside wing mirror glass and case damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 81,430 miles

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

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has slight play ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has slight play ()

Offside Front under tray damaged

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

Offside wing mirror glass and case damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,170 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 79,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,411 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,349 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,504 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,027 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 41,976 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 35,260 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,123 miles

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

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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17 ADC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 17 ADC, 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 17 ADC registered?

17 ADC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is 17 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 ADC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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