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GHU 559B

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,158 mi
Last recorded17,158 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 559B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,158 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,686 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,120 miles

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

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,502 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 11,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 8,325 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 5,993 miles

Footbrake efficiency just passed MOT.

Handbrake efficiency just passed MOT.

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Slight oil leak.

Slight rubbing of O/S/F brake flexi hose on surounding components. Not bad enough to fail. Suggest fitting of braided hoses.

Steering box has slight weep of oil.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 5,993 miles

Footbrake efficiency just passed MOT.

Handbrake efficiency just passed MOT.

Slight oil leak.

Slight rubbing of O/S/F brake flexi hose on surounding components. Not bad enough to fail. Suggest fitting of braided hoses.

Steering box has slight weep of oil.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,963 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 95,879 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 95,876 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 90,356 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 90,356 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

slight inbalance on front brakes 30%

Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,035 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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GHU 559B is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHU 559B, 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 GHU 559B registered?

GHU 559B is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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