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OY05 EVK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,868 mi
Last recorded190,868 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 190,868 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 182,483 miles

Central Front Lower full under tray fitted

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 182,483 miles

Central Front Lower full under tray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 173,306 miles

Central Front Lower cover fitted under engine and both sills

Pass 13 Dec 2022 163,742 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 152,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 149,366 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 148,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 146,530 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 146,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 144,748 miles

Central Front Inner full engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Outer sill cover fitted

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 142,358 miles

Nearside Lower cover over sill

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower cover over sill

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,814 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 136,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 128,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencers x2 slightly corroded

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 128,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencers x2 slightly corroded

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs and pads nearing wear limit

Pass 24 Jun 2010 122,094 miles

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

alternator belt has turned its self over and is running upside down

Pass 4 Mar 2009 108,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 86,467 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 EVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

OY05 EVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is OY05 EVK safe to buy?

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