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B5 HAF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

312,495 mi
Last recorded312,495 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 312,495 miles

front brake pads are wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

slight oil leak around engine

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Dec 2011 312,315 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs lipped

front brake pads are wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Jul 2011 302,658 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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 302,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Front Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 282,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 262,450 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 262,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 245,880 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2009 225,172 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 225,172 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 205,233 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 185,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 168,149 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 137,400 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 105,522 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,637 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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B5 HAF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B5 HAF, 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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B5 HAF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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