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OY05 FRP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,532 mi
Last recorded126,532 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 126,532 miles

Brake pad warning

Pass 5 Jun 2025 122,677 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2025 122,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2024 117,861 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise clean and seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 117,861 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise clean and seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,307 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 113,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,810 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,333 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,021 miles

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

Nearside Front minor movement inner steering rack end

Fail 18 Mar 2016 97,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front minor movement inner steering rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2015 92,558 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,644 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,644 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,188 miles

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

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

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

limited view of some brake pipes

Fail 22 Mar 2013 85,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

limited view of some brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2012 81,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,066 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 71,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,031 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 51,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

crack in o/s/ mirror

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,515 miles

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

crack in o/s/ mirror

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 FRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FRP, 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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What year was OY05 FRP registered?

OY05 FRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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