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DGZ 8289

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,207 mi
Last recorded215,207 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 8289
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 215,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 215,205 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 215,204 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak on backbox (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box is corroded and large hole appeared on the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Boot Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 210,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 204,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 200,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 197,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 194,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 193,089 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 190,432 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 190,432 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 188,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 186,520 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 186,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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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DGZ 8289 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DGZ 8289, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGZ 8289 registered?

DGZ 8289 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is DGZ 8289 safe to buy?

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