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V33 DOB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,293 mi
Last recorded207,293 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 DOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 207,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 199,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

o/s n/s front tyres starting to wear on edges

oil leaks

some chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floors, chassis rails front and rear subframes steering and suspension components ,brake components, inner and outer sills

Fail 10 Sep 2024 199,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

o/s n/s front tyres starting to wear on edges

oil leaks

some chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floors, chassis rails front and rear subframes steering and suspension components ,brake components, inner and outer sills

Pass 13 Sep 2023 192,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 183,638 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 183,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 176,307 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 176,306 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both strong advide (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 170,806 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 170,806 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 150,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 142,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 134,948 miles

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

Offside Front check strap broken

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

slight play in both drop links

slight play in steering

turbo leaking exhaust gas

Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel rubbed inner liner

Rear box exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,223 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,120 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,416 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,715 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

outer skin of exhaust is corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,715 miles

outer skin of exhaust is corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,332 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,773 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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V33 DOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V33 DOB, 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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V33 DOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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