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DHZ 171

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

264,345 mi
Last recorded264,345 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 171
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 264,345 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 264,345 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 260,971 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 256,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sdhowing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 249,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 249,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 243,758 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 238,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 236,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 234,352 miles

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

both front lower arm front ball joints rubbers split

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 232,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 229,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 216,627 miles

exhaust system rusty

o/s undertray damaged

rear handbrake cable rusty

Fail 9 May 2016 216,418 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

o/s undertray damaged

rear handbrake cable rusty

Pass 9 May 2015 205,941 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 205,938 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 196,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 193,504 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 193,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 191,583 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Feb 2011 184,148 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 176,290 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 163,022 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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DHZ 171 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DHZ 171, 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 DHZ 171 registered?

DHZ 171 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is DHZ 171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 171 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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