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OU05 BWG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,578 mi
Last recorded143,578 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 143,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner door panel and handle missing . door opened via cable

Offside Front brake lagging slightly

Offside dip beam only just showing pattern

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

side undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2024 143,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not secured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner door panel and handle missing . door opened via cable

Offside Front brake lagging slightly

Offside dip beam only just showing pattern

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

side undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2023 141,688 miles

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

brake pad wear ind light on but ample material on all pads

Fail 14 Feb 2023 141,686 miles

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight All four (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

brake pad wear ind light on but ample material on all pads

Pass 24 Jan 2022 139,334 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2022 139,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 137,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 135,548 miles

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

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2017 133,240 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 133,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,669 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,669 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 126,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 123,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,687 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,749 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,039 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 98,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,297 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,139 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,794 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,793 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,054 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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OU05 BWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OU05 BWG, 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 OU05 BWG registered?

OU05 BWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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