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XBL 325E

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,010 mi
Last recorded66,010 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 325E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 66,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,966 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 62,950 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 60,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 59,128 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 54,743 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,763 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 51,763 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 49,911 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 49,911 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,351 miles

BRAKES TESTED ON ROAD TO SATISFACTORY LEVELS

EXHAUST REAR BOX SUPPORT MOUNTING MISSING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,965 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 46,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 46,965 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front - rear brake pipe corroded,,,,,,,,,,,

Front floors corroded,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Front screen cracked,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Slight play in king pins..............

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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XBL 325E is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XBL 325E, 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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XBL 325E is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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