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VW04 LOC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,981 mi
Last recorded152,981 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW04 LOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 152,981 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 152,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 152,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 152,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster fell out repaired (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative bad connections cleaned (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 152,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 203,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 193,176 miles

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 193,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling anti-roll bar link (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine has oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Mar 2015 181,761 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 181,761 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 163,908 miles

nearside front tyre cut but not into cords

Pass 18 Mar 2013 144,317 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 144,309 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 131,877 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 131,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 96,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 78,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,426 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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VW04 LOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VW04 LOC, 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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VW04 LOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VW04 LOC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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