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AO55 ZFB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,770 mi
Last recorded221,770 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 221,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 217,950 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Smoke from engine bay

Fail 24 Jan 2025 217,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Smoke from engine bay

Pass 30 Dec 2023 214,808 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 200,834 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 200,834 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 200,814 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 194,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 186,010 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 178,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 169,615 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 160,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 149,806 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 137,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 126,567 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 119,193 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 108,436 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 101,033 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,927 miles

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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AO55 ZFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO55 ZFB, 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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AO55 ZFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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