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W6 GPH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

344,288 mi
Last recorded344,288 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 GPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 344,288 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes starting to separate

Both front tyres cracking

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust corroded at parts

Windscreen chipped in zone A

Fail 10 Dec 2021 344,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front lower arms rear bushes starting to separate

Both front tyres cracking

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust corroded at parts

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 338,295 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 338,288 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 336,507 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing has movement

O/S/F link bar has movement

Windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Nov 2018 330,483 miles

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

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

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

engine noisey

exhaust parts corroded

gears very tight

Fail 16 Oct 2018 330,481 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

engine noisey.

exhaust parts corroded.

gears very tight.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 277,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 276,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

airbox and air pipes missing at time of test

emits blue smoke

Fail 24 Nov 2016 276,968 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 263,628 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 263,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2014 250,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 250,861 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 221,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 198,321 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 197,671 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 175,607 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 148,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 116,572 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 112,396 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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W6 GPH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W6 GPH, 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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W6 GPH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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