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B9 VWV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,971 mi
Last recorded145,971 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 VWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 145,971 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear and os front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

ns outer sill corroded

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Aug 2026 145,964 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyres perished

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear and os front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

ns outer sill corroded

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2025 145,350 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside behind bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 142,486 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2024 142,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2023 137,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2023 137,926 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2022 136,946 miles

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

Rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2022 136,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 132,184 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 128,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,731 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 127,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,865 miles

High pressure power steering pipe heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

High pressure power steering pipe heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,098 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less effort (3.7.B.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 120,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less effort (3.7.B.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 114,748 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 114,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,135 miles

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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 104,135 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

brake warning light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,102 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,605 miles

off side rear brake disc corroded & pitted

Pass 28 May 2009 61,089 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 53,046 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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B9 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B9 VWV, 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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B9 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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