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OV55 FRD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

219,796 mi
Last recorded219,796 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 219,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front inner rackends has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2023 215,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 212,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 208,035 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both inner rackends have slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2020 203,528 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 203,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 194,964 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 194,964 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 173,186 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2017 173,186 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 146,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre & rear exhaust silencers in slightly poor condition

offside front mud flap loose

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

offside rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Fail 1 Aug 2016 146,673 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre & rear exhaust silencers in slightly poor condition

offside front mud flap loose

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

offside rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Pass 22 Jul 2015 126,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2015 126,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,189 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f under tray loose.

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,835 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f under tray loose.

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,276 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,875 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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OV55 FRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OV55 FRD, 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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OV55 FRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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