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MK05 XOU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

343,335 mi
Last recorded343,335 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 343,335 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2016 339,101 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank (x2) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 339,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable top strut mount (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank (x2) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 326,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 312,506 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

no rear wiper

Pass 15 Apr 2013 296,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 273,391 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 273,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 255,927 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 236,266 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 236,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 200,275 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 200,273 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2008 150,829 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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MK05 XOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK05 XOU, 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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MK05 XOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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