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COF 73E

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

73,221 mi
Last recorded73,221 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOF 73E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 73,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 71,355 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level bulbs inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 71,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level bulbs inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning left hand high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 67,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 // 55 // 17 101 XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning left hand high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust skin corroded

sill damage

Fail 21 Sep 2021 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust skin corroded

sill damage

Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 52,145 miles

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,542 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2019 47,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front slight damage to outer wheel rim

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight damage to n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 23 Aug 2018 46,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front slight damage to outer wheel rim

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight damage to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,379 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s o/s door mirror covers damaged

n/s o/s front outer sill panels damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,426 miles

n/s o/s door mirror covers damaged

n/s o/s outer sills damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,144 miles

n/s o/s door mirror glasses cracked

o/s front wheel rim damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2015 42,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s o/s door mirror glasses cracked

o/s front wheel rim damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

charge light illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 41,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

charge light illuminated

Pass 23 May 2013 39,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s oter sill and n/s door damaged

Pass 24 May 2012 37,656 miles

N/S Door mirror glass could be improved

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 37,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S Door mirror glass could be improved

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 35,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 35,828 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 29,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers poor condition

service light on dash

Pass 29 May 2009 28,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,492 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 26,492 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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COF 73E is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 COF 73E, 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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COF 73E is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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