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H601 EGU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

201,654 mi
Last recorded201,654 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 EGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 201,654 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner sills corroded

some corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r boot/floorpan

Fail 11 Aug 2020 201,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner sills corroded

some corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r boot/floorpan

Pass 19 Aug 2019 201,207 miles

Front brakes low and discs worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both floorpans corroded but in a non prescribed area

Fail 2 Aug 2019 201,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 198,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

N/S/R Number plate bulb cover is missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 198,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

N/S/R Number plate bulb cover is missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 193,598 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated- fadded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 193,598 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated- fadded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 189,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 183,793 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 183,793 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 183,790 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 182,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 178,132 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 178,132 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 166,813 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 166,813 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 153,587 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 142,517 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 130,622 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 130,607 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 117,015 miles

drive shaft bolts missing ns.headlamps masked.fuel filler perished.cluth slave loose.

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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H601 EGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H601 EGU, 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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H601 EGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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