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D17 EVS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,814 mi
Last recorded101,814 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 EVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 101,814 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 101,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 100,647 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,944 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 95,540 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,143 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,520 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 90,520 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,628 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,628 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,354 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 84,354 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,039 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 80,039 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 73,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2013 73,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 63,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 56,059 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to fully inspect floor pan due to covers

Pass 6 May 2010 48,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check centre brake pipes due to covers

Pass 13 May 2009 40,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,119 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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D17 EVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D17 EVS, 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 D17 EVS registered?

D17 EVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is D17 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 EVS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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