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F9 SPV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,751 mi
Last recorded197,751 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 SPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 197,751 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 193,621 miles

slight play to o/s/f anti roll bar link end

Fail 8 Feb 2025 193,611 miles

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

slight play to o/s/f anti roll bar link end

Pass 19 Jan 2024 190,715 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

center/front seatbelt catch cover slightly damaged

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre on 3.5m

Fail 19 Jan 2024 190,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

center/front seatbelt catch cover slightly damaged

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre on 3.5m

Pass 20 Jan 2023 186,305 miles

center/rear exhaust starting to corrode

n/s front tyre perishing

n/s rear tyre perishing

slight damage to center front seat belt catch cover

Pass 22 Jan 2022 181,745 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2021 178,556 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 174,538 miles

brake pad warning light on pads appear ok

exhaust boxes rusted through first skin

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r flexi to centre brake pipe rusty

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2020 174,538 miles

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

brake pad warning light on pads appear ok

exhaust boxes rusted through first skin

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r flexi to centre brake pipe rusty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2019 169,484 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 169,484 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 162,926 miles

Both exhaust boxes, outer skins peeling and corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front most pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread and cracking in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer light lens cracked

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' edge of screen (8.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine, lower turbo intercooler pipe not fastened correctly ()

Oil leak Gearbox n/s inner driveshaft seal minor weep ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 156,422 miles

Both exhaust boxes, outer skin corroding and peeling.

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage Cill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 156,422 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)

Both exhaust boxes, outer skin corroding and peeling.

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage Cill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 145,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer in poor condition

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 137,421 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Metal coolant pipe in engine bay corroded.

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

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

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

Oil on minimum level

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake wear indicator is illuminated on dash board, all pads are above minimum requirements

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracked with age, well below service standard

Pass 27 Jan 2014 132,423 miles

Brake pad thickness all rouns are above MOT requirements. The brake wear indicator is illumunated on the dash.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented with only a front row of seats.

o/s/f tyre cracking on both inner and outer walls

Pass 14 Jan 2013 128,613 miles

rear seats not present unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 101,496 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jan 2010 86,118 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 86,118 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 64,010 miles

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

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

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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F9 SPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F9 SPV, 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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F9 SPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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