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VW51 ZOD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW51 ZOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 120,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 120,909 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 114,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 114,486 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,025 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Return spring bent out of position (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has flat spot

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 111,024 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Return spring bent out of position (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has flat spot

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,964 miles

Rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,622 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake servo pipe deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake servo pipe deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 87,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,364 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,546 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt os+ns (2.4.G.2)

internal headlight adjusted

item removed from drivers view

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt os+ns (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

internal headlight adjusted

item removed from drivers view

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,020 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 55,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,336 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,805 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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VW51 ZOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VW51 ZOD, 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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VW51 ZOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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