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F3 ORO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,433 mi
Last recorded170,433 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 ORO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 170,433 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 169,572 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 168,183 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 167,600 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 167,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 166,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 166,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 165,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 164,402 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 163,107 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not recovered

Under trays fitted some testable items can not be seen

Fail 27 Oct 2015 163,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not recovered

Under trays fitted some testable items can not be seen

Pass 1 Nov 2014 160,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyre starting to crack in places

ns front tyre wall damaged

os ns lower swival boots pereshing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 159,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 157,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 155,607 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear shock damp

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2011 155,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear shock damp

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 141,002 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 133,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 122,765 miles

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

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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F3 ORO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F3 ORO, 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 F3 ORO registered?

F3 ORO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is F3 ORO safe to buy?

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