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DF02 OWS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 OWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 131,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 125,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 120,779 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2024 120,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended BRAKE LIGHT (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 115,394 miles

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))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,994 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 96,132 miles

Offside Front Worn close to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

eml no light up

Fail 13 Mar 2019 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

eml no light up

Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 275/35*20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 275/35*20 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 85,113 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 275/35*20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 275/35*20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,390 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,521 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushs n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

rear inner pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,600 miles

Cut in offside front tyre.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,089 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,826 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,251 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 33,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,338 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,783 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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DF02 OWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF02 OWS, 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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DF02 OWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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