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IJZ 3447

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

236,674 mi
Last recorded236,674 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 3447
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 236,674 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 236,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 228,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 219,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 219,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 209,959 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner & Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 209,952 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner & Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 124,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 124,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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IJZ 3447 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 IJZ 3447, 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 IJZ 3447 registered?

IJZ 3447 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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