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HHW 338G

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

159,621 mi
Last recorded159,621 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 338G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 159,621 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,344 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 156,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 153,710 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 153,710 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 151,473 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,072 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 38,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,324 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 30,316 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,680 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 27,665 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Aug 2008 26,023 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,927 miles

american style front and rear lights fitted incorporating indicators with sidelight

Fail 9 Aug 2007 23,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

america style front and rear lights fitted incorporating indicators with side lights

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,872 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 21,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 21,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HHW 338G is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HHW 338G, 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 HHW 338G registered?

HHW 338G is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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