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DG05 AWP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,531 mi
Last recorded205,531 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 AWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 205,531 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 205,531 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2017 204,138 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 204,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 198,910 miles

Centre Exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 198,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 191,010 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding at rear

Fail 12 May 2015 191,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroding at rear

Pass 14 May 2014 182,869 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 182,869 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2013 175,639 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 165,872 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

repaired stone chip on o/s of screen . ok.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 123,459 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 123,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,082 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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DG05 AWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG05 AWP, 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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DG05 AWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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