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R77 DCY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

308,886 mi
Last recorded308,886 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 DCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 308,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 306,983 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 299,893 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2024 299,891 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 286,725 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 282,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 275,179 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 275,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 270,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 259,831 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 250,139 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 250,127 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine maximum reading on tester is 9.99 on or above this reading ? (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 243,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 210,144 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2015 210,144 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,509 miles

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 184,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 175,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 166,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 156,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 150,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 122,581 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 122,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R77 DCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc 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 R77 DCY, 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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R77 DCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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