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OE54 ORZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,981 mi
Last recorded216,981 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 ORZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 216,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 214,005 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise rear exhaust box

Pass 23 May 2024 210,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 205,602 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 205,600 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 200,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise body condition

advise exhaust box outter skin

Pass 18 Dec 2020 193,456 miles

advise rear shock shrouds

Pass 4 Jun 2019 186,529 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 181,006 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 174,899 miles

Brake pad warning light on constantly (pads look quite new).

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexy as it disappears behind undertray. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexy as it disappears behind undertray. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 174,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls have started to separate. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad warning light on constantly (pads look quite new).

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexy as it disappears behind undertray. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexy as it disappears behind undertray. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 166,774 miles

Nearside Front felt some play in steering inner u/j

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by anti roll bar (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by anti roll bar (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning on dash front pads new disc new

mid exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 166,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy hose cut (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy hose cut (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front felt some play in steering inner u/j

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by anti roll bar (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by anti roll bar (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning on dash front pads new disc new

mid exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 158,438 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2015 158,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2014 150,175 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 142,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 134,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2012 134,702 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 124,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 116,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 108,373 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 86,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 86,145 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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OE54 ORZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE54 ORZ, 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 OE54 ORZ registered?

OE54 ORZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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