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M99 ODS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

251,408 mi
Last recorded251,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 ODS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 251,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 240,139 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 240,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 232,986 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 227,316 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 222,908 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 222,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 217,734 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 213,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 203,461 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 196,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 189,186 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 189,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 177,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 177,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 168,138 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded not leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 168,126 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall looks to have damage due to under inflation

Offside rear tyre has cuts in side wall

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

rear exhaust corroded not leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2013 149,308 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 10 Jan 2012 137,133 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 137,130 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 126,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,336 miles

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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M99 ODS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M99 ODS, 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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M99 ODS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for M99 ODS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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