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OY05 EVJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

223,651 mi
Last recorded223,651 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 EVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 223,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 217,323 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 209,363 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 199,987 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 192,384 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 184,371 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 165,364 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 157,432 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 157,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 151,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 145,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 138,558 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 138,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2015 131,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 124,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 115,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,313 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,027 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 79,027 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 66,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,400 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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OY05 EVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OY05 EVJ, 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 OY05 EVJ registered?

OY05 EVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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