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D153 FBD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

293,302 mi
Last recorded293,302 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD153 FBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 293,302 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 292,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck damp

Pass 1 Mar 2018 284,643 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 284,625 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near rear arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking spill pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel filler neck corroded and damp

Pass 16 Jan 2017 278,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 278,751 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 278,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 278,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner locating pin /bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Fuel tank insecure support strap corroded and broken (7.2.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 272,905 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 272,905 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 263,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 263,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 262,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 254,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,839 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 15,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 8,793 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 8,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 May 2007 8,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in top steering column bush/both rear wheel bearingsclutch pipe leaking at g/box

Pass 22 Jun 2006 92,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D153 FBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D153 FBD, 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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D153 FBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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