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2005 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
General Information
- Registration OU55PTX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- Expires 17 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 182,338 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,774 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 168,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both tinted (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led/hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,555 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush breaking down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer skin corroded and split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush breaking down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer skin corroded and split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,925 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer outer skin corroded and splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and falling apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 156,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear end (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear end (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer outer skin corroded and splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and falling apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,508 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,277 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,769 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,857 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 3 Jul 20268 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,513 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018 3 Jul 202627 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,367 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017 3 Jul 20269 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,447 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016 3 Jul 20269 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,357 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 110,177 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013 3 Jul 202622 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 110,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
23 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,585 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,686 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 3 Jul 202630 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,829 MI
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OU55PTX was registered on 2005-09-06
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