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GO02 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,545 mi
Last recorded164,545 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO02 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 164,545 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 162,123 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 162,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 154,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front to rears, rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged been ran under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 144,172 miles

Nearside Front Body panel Corroded wing

Offside Front Body panel Corroded wings

Fail 4 May 2021 144,172 miles

Nearside Front Body panel Corroded wing

Offside Front Body panel Corroded wings

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 135,167 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2020 135,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,497 miles

exhaust coroded rear

Pass 28 Apr 2018 122,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slightly misshaped

Fail 21 Apr 2017 113,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,272 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,127 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,986 miles

Coolant leak

Font Anti-Roll Bar Collars Cracked, But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,495 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 76,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,154 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar collars cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,152 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-Roll Bar collars cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,923 miles

Collars cracked on front anti roll bar

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,339 miles

n/s rear tyre tread slight damage

Fail 6 Apr 2009 45,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre tread slight damage

Pass 2 May 2008 36,114 miles

N/S/R Tyre has piece missing/cut from tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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GO02 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GO02 DUB, 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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GO02 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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