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VO05 FYP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,138 mi
Last recorded168,138 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 168,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 164,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 158,845 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 151,276 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 151,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 143,999 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,579 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 139,573 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,129 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 135,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 130,976 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 130,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Metal, Rear End (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Metal, Rear End (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,183 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 122,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 116,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 103,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,226 miles

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

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

offside handbrake recording less effort than nearside

Fail 21 Apr 2011 95,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside handbrake recording less effort than nearside

Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,983 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

near side front brake pad warning wire broken

off side hand brake low reading

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,227 miles

near side front brake pad warning wire broken

off side hand brake low reading

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,612 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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VO05 FYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO05 FYP, 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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VO05 FYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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