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BOX 28V

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,937 mi
Last recorded63,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOX 28V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 63,937 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,478 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 60,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 56,406 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 56,322 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,665 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 51,585 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,354 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking

inner surface of offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,482 miles

both rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake disc inner surface pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 44,462 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake disc inner surface pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 42,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust front and rear silencers deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 41,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust front and rear silencers deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,173 miles

both exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2015 37,170 miles

2nd from rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,170 miles

2nd from rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front silencer slightly deteriorated

o/s front tyre getting quite worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,324 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,033 miles

both sides front brake disc surfaces slightly pitted around outer surfaces

oil level on low mark

Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,443 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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BOX 28V is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOX 28V, 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 BOX 28V registered?

BOX 28V is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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