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C25 EEN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

287,152 mi
Last recorded287,152 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 EEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 287,152 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 287,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 287,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.8 with 5 added its 0.13 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched pipe is in wrong holder , when on full lock to the left its stretched to maximum (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 279,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Apr 2025 279,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 May 2024 276,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 276,059 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking leaking from rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split leaking fluid (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 276,052 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 273,786 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes in poor cond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 273,689 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of n/s/r tyre has small area of exposed ply. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes in poor cond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2022 269,764 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 269,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 264,416 miles

Front headlamp beam image weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear centre and rear exhaust silencer casing corroded.

engine oil on minimum

Fail 20 Dec 2019 264,416 miles

Front headlamp beam image weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear centre and rear exhaust silencer casing corroded.

engine oil on minimum

Pass 18 Dec 2018 253,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 244,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 244,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 235,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened movement in piston rod (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 235,284 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened movement in piston rod (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 228,032 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 214,961 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 214,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 203,086 miles

both headlamp images fading

Pass 10 Dec 2012 176,683 miles

both front brake hoses perished

nearside rear pads wearing very thin

tyre size is: 215/65-16

Fail 10 Dec 2012 176,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre size is: 215/65-16

both front brake hoses perished

nearside rear pads wearing very thin

Pass 12 Dec 2011 152,162 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 123,623 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 123,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,246 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 100,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,609 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 74,609 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C25 EEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C25 EEN, 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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C25 EEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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