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MCH 960D

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,327 mi
Last recorded23,327 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 960D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,517 miles

front brake balance high 20% attension may be required

offside front brake hose rubbing on chassis

play in both front king pin joints

Fail 15 Feb 2008 21,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

offside front brake hose rubbing on chassis

play in both front king pin joints

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,729 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 17,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MCH 960D is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MCH 960D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCH 960D registered?

MCH 960D is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is MCH 960D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCH 960D shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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