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OV55 ZVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,310 mi
Last recorded207,310 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 207,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 192,802 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 192,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 171,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 152,746 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 152,746 miles

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

scratch down n/s

Pass 10 Apr 2013 134,292 miles

front brake pads getting low.

front wiper blades in poor condition, recommend replacement

Pass 10 Apr 2012 112,545 miles

damage to o/s wing mirror glass.

o/s wing mirror cover missing.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,711 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,123 miles

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

undertray fitted.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,843 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

undertray fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,555 miles

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

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 ZVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV55 ZVN, 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 OV55 ZVN registered?

OV55 ZVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is OV55 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 ZVN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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