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WDP 175S

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

282,703 mi
Last recorded282,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 175S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 282,703 miles

General corrosion to underside of body

Fail 19 May 2020 282,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

General corrosion to underside of body

Pass 5 Jun 2019 281,916 miles

General corrosion to underside of body

N/S/Front wheel-arch corroded

O/S/Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 281,916 miles

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of body

N/S/Front wheel-arch corroded

O/S/Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 280,918 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 278,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

some corrosion to N/S & O/S sills

Pass 13 May 2016 276,670 miles

light corrosion to N/S & O/S sills

Fail 11 May 2016 276,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light corrosion to N/S & O/S sills

Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,582 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 127,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 274,945 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 273,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 273,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 272,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Welding repairs to N/S front jacking point area

Pass 25 Apr 2012 272,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Welding repairs to N/S front jacking point area

Pass 19 Apr 2011 271,137 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 271,137 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 268,900 miles

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 268,900 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 266,703 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Apr 2009 26,665 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nearside & offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2008 263,882 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 263,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 260,123 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 260,123 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 255,496 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 255,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WDP 175S is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WDP 175S, 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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WDP 175S is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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