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HD05 OAM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,006 mi
Last recorded166,006 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 OAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 166,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 164,862 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box corroded and Heat sheild insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front side windows have film applied

Handbrake effort only just met limits

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 164,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks up to Right - Continental ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box corroded and Heat sheild insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front side windows have film applied

Handbrake effort only just met limits

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks to outer edge and Nail in tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 161,349 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 30 Jan 2024 161,344 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 157,348 miles

front additional lghts faulty

Fail 2 Feb 2023 157,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front additional lghts faulty

Pass 3 Feb 2022 152,515 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 152,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 149,201 miles

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 142,725 miles

Nearside Front CV boot insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,852 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear worn low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 135,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 131,354 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 123,117 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,280 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 117,216 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 110,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 110,440 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,248 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,939 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,310 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 66,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,060 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,335 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 38,335 miles

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

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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HD05 OAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc 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 HD05 OAM, 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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HD05 OAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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