MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rusty hand brake cables
underside corrosion
Exhaust center box outer skin corroded and partly missing
General chassis & suspension corrosion
Headlamps going hazy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Inner edge of offside front tyre scrubbed
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section above plastic trim) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (above plastic trim) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic undertrays preventing full examination of vehicle underside
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section above plastic trim) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (above plastic trim) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic undertrays preventing full examination of vehicle underside
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust box corroded
front flexy brake hoses cracked
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracked and weak
nearside and offside rear seat belts slow at retracting
offside rear shock absorber damp
rear brake discs worn and lipped
rear brake pads heavly worn
slight play in nearside and offside front antrioll bar link ball joints
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil not registering on dipstick
rear undershield and exhaust heat shield insecure
engine oil not registering on dipstick
rear undershield and exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Full length undertrays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Full length undertrays fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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MT05 ODV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 MT05 ODV, 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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MT05 ODV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 July 2005.
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