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72 HOG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,164 mi
Last recorded161,164 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 HOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 161,164 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 159,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 157,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 156,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 153,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 152,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2020 150,302 miles

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 9 May 2019 148,514 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 148,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 147,123 miles

Nearside Corrosion to outer sill

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 146,139 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 144,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake hose deteriating

Offside Front brake hose deteriating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle and rear silencers deteriated

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 144,560 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake hose deteriating

Offside Front brake hose deteriating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle and rear silencers deteriated

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 143,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 142,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,181 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 134,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 123,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 123,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 113,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,658 miles

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

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

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

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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72 HOG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 72 HOG, 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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What year was 72 HOG registered?

72 HOG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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The MOT history for 72 HOG shows 22 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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