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OHZ 8955

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,026 mi
Last recorded111,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHZ 8955
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 111,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2025 109,350 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 109,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 108,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise nearside seat belt fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2023 103,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 100,462 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 100,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2021 97,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 95,988 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 93,263 miles

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

nsf osf brake flexi cracking

nsr osr tyres worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2018 87,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,198 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 72,198 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 64,254 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,350 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,752 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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OHZ 8955 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OHZ 8955, 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 OHZ 8955 registered?

OHZ 8955 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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