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D44 WAR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

438,786 mi
Last recorded438,786 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 WAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 438,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 438,014 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 436,358 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 431,882 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 427,546 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 427,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 424,625 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 420,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 418,604 miles

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

Oil leak

rubber mounts on bottom of rear coil springs not seated correctly

Fail 22 Sep 2014 418,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rubber mounts on bottom of rear coil springs not seated correctly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 416,099 miles

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

Oil leak

p.a.s pipe insecure front subframe

pad warning light on

Fail 27 Sep 2013 416,094 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

p.a.s pipe insecure front subframe

pad warning light on

water pipes chaffing on bracket

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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D44 WAR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D44 WAR, 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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D44 WAR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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