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S8 ODD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

233,299 mi
Last recorded233,299 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 ODD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 233,299 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 233,293 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 230,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 227,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 222,932 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 222,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding on

Pass 27 Nov 2021 221,610 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 221,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 218,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding

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

Pass 16 May 2019 216,898 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 216,822 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 216,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 215,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

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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S8 ODD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S8 ODD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 ODD registered?

S8 ODD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is S8 ODD safe to buy?

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