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WN05 ZRY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,609 mi
Last recorded102,609 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 ZRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear, front to rear pipes borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers seat head restraint damaged

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 102,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear, front to rear pipes borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers seat head restraint damaged

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,977 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 99,973 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,030 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,364 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,830 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,519 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 79,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,275 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 73,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear seat belt case missing

rear silncer crodded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear seat belt case missing

rear silncer crodded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cover missing from n/s/r seatbelt stalk

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cover missing from n/s/r seatbelt stalk

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,134 miles

cover missing from n/s/r seatbelt stalk

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,524 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,942 miles

both floor undersides covered in plastic shields.

lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,809 miles

Lower engine cover fitted + lower covers fitted

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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WN05 ZRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 WN05 ZRY, 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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What year was WN05 ZRY registered?

WN05 ZRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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