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VN05 AXO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,084 mi
Last recorded205,084 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 AXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 205,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 201,088 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 197,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear cable at joiner fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 197,501 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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear cable at joiner fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 194,100 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 187,113 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 187,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 179,771 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 169,780 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear boxes and corroding (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer side wall small split

Fail 24 Nov 2015 169,743 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear boxes and corroding (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer side wall small split

Pass 20 Nov 2014 160,203 miles

nearside rear light lense repaired

Pass 10 Feb 2014 152,119 miles

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

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

damage to rear door

Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,905 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,044 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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VN05 AXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN05 AXO, 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 VN05 AXO registered?

VN05 AXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is VN05 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 AXO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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