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F1 DLR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,641 mi
Last recorded133,641 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 133,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on centre & rear exhaust box

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2025 131,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on centre & rear exhaust box

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 129,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 127,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 125,167 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear [front to rear] brake pipes corrosion

power steering belt noisy

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

where front to rear brake pipes hidden , not inspected

Fail 12 Sep 2019 121,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear [front to rear] brake pipes corrosion

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

where front to rear brake pipes hidden , not inspected

Pass 11 Sep 2018 120,828 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear [front to rear] brake pipes corrosion

offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

offside windscreen wash just enough fluid, jet needs maintenance or repair

power steering belt needs adjustment, power steering still functions

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

where front to rear brake pipes hidden , not inspeected

Fail 10 Sep 2018 120,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear [front to rear] brake pipes corrosion

offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre has cracks, inner edge tread wear , advise replace

offside windscreen wash just enough fluid, jet needs maintenance or repair

power steering belt needs adjustment, power steering still functions

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

where front to rear brake pipes hidden , not inspeected

Pass 11 Sep 2017 118,951 miles

exhaust deteriorating, not leaking

nearside rear and offside rear[front to rear] brake pipe ends have corrosion

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

where front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays, not inspected

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,617 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,823 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 111,823 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in tread of o/s/r tyre but no sign of cords

engine front stabilyser bush wearing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,448 miles

wear/play in engine/gearbox mount

Fail 25 Oct 2011 87,977 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on(pad sensor on o/s/r pad missing

front and rear discs slightly worn

o/s/f door mirror cracked

seems to be play in g/box and rear stabilizer mountings

Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,992 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on(pad sensor on o/s/r pad missing

front and rear discs slightly worn

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,827 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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F1 DLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F1 DLR, 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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F1 DLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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