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TUJ 197H

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 197H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear drive shaft nut loose

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,821 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,821 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,867 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 67,547 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 67,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front suspension modified, no suspension movment

rear suspension modified, no suspension movement tie down shock absorbers fitted

steering damper missing

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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TUJ 197H is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TUJ 197H, 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 TUJ 197H registered?

TUJ 197H is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is TUJ 197H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUJ 197H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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