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OY05 EVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,670 mi
Last recorded172,670 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 EVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 172,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 169,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 165,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 160,785 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 160,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 155,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 155,111 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear facing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 148,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 142,677 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 142,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 133,274 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 109,149 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,251 miles

pad warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,571 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 89,571 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,906 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 EVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

OY05 EVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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