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MK05 XOV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

360,776 mi
Last recorded360,776 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 360,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 18 Dec 2020 356,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning on dash all pads new

Pass 30 Jun 2020 353,210 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 350,719 miles

Front brake pad warning light on dash, brake pads good.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 347,166 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 347,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 342,703 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 342,186 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on dash pads new all round

Pass 8 Jun 2017 330,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 307,853 miles

both sills dented

Pass 23 Jun 2015 281,538 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad earning light on

Fail 23 Jun 2015 281,528 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad earning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 251,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2014 250,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2013 219,604 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 187,273 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 158,832 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 158,817 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,630 miles

all four brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,878 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 XOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XOV, 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 MK05 XOV registered?

MK05 XOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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