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EEZ 1096

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

218,157 mi
Last recorded218,157 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 1096
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 218,157 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slight fraying

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

all wheel arches rusty

brake pad wear light on dash

Fail 21 Jan 2023 218,155 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel under tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap touching wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror cover loose

Offside Front o/s undertray loose

Offside Front seat belt slight fraying

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear heat shield loose

all wheel arches rusty

brake pad wear light on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2021 196,049 miles

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2021 196,049 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2020 181,837 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low and unevenly inside edges

nearside front suspension arm front suspension bush worn

oil residue engine and gearbox

reverse light inop

Fail 17 Dec 2020 181,836 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low and unevenly inside edges

nearside front suspension arm front suspension bush worn

oil residue engine and gearbox

reverse light inop

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 171,916 miles

Factory fitted under trays on the vehicle, preventing the inspection of some components.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 171,914 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached Undertray and heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Factory fitted under trays on the vehicle, preventing the inspection of some components.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 171,912 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No bs number visable (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No bs number visable (0.1 (d))

Emissions not tested Unable to run engine upto temperature due to red coolant light on dash (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Undertray likely to become detached Undertray and heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Factory fitted under trays on the vehicle, preventing the inspection of some components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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EEZ 1096 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 EEZ 1096, 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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What year was EEZ 1096 registered?

EEZ 1096 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is EEZ 1096 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEZ 1096 shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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