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OY05 FRX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

182,793 mi
Last recorded182,793 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 182,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 182,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 182,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 176,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 176,753 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure about to fall off (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 168,791 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 159,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 147,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 147,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,663 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,010 miles

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

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

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

exhaust poor

Fail 13 Apr 2016 129,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

exhaust poor

Pass 11 Apr 2015 119,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front body mounting insecure but not dangerous

rear coil springs corroded and weakened

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Apr 2015 119,647 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front body mounting insecure but not dangerous

rear coil springs corroded and weakened

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Apr 2014 108,447 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear mudwing damaged & insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2014 108,447 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear mudwing damaged & insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2013 93,866 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and peeling

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,866 miles

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and peeling

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,026 miles

Drivers side sun visor clip broken but still able to be stowed away

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,026 miles

Drivers side sun visor clip broken but still able to be stowed away

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,230 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 68,226 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,093 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,093 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,927 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 44,927 miles

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

Play in offside driveshaft inner spline

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,242 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 FRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FRX, 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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OY05 FRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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