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P20 ONS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,243 mi
Last recorded165,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ONS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 165,243 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust centre silencer outer casing deteriorated/corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 165,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust centre silencer outer casing deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 159,207 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 154,165 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 154,165 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 150,081 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 150,081 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 145,198 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 140,108 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 140,108 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 135,952 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 128,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,368 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 113,205 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished and has cut on outer wall

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front separate bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,915 miles

chip in windscreen

diesel smell under bonnet

Pass 5 May 2015 97,419 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 6 May 2014 89,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 82,687 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 82,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,430 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 63,176 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 52,770 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 43,077 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 34,867 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 34,867 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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P20 ONS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P20 ONS, 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 P20 ONS registered?

P20 ONS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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The MOT history for P20 ONS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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