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P9 FOL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

188,632 mi
Last recorded188,632 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 FOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 188,632 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

guard tray loose underside n/s/f

rear chassis corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2025 188,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

guard tray loose underside n/s/f

rear chassis corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2024 187,027 miles

Nearside under tray loose by fuel tank

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust box corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 187,025 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside under tray loose by fuel tank

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust box corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

under vehicle corroded rear chassis

Pass 28 Jul 2023 184,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 184,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 182,474 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING ARMS CORRODED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON EDGES AND OUT OF SHAPE 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 182,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING ARMS CORRODED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON EDGES AND OUT OF SHAPE 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 180,629 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING ARMS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR FLOOR CORRODED

Fail 9 Aug 2021 180,628 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure BACK BOX BRACKET (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT OUT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BACK BOX CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING ARMS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 6 Jul 2020 173,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 173,640 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 171,508 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust boxes corroded outer skin only

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Of vehicle around coil spring base (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 171,508 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Centre & Rear Exhaust boxes corroded outer skin only

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Of vehicle around coil spring base (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 160,928 miles

CENTRE BOX CORRODED

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 160,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

CENTRE BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 145,745 miles

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATING (OUTER SKIN)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 145,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATING (OUTER SKIN)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,788 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 128,763 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,701 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 108,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,157 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,048 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,151 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,162 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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P9 FOL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P9 FOL, 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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P9 FOL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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