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DD05 EMS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,106 mi
Last recorded44,106 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

RegistrationDD05 EMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 44,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 43,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 43,045 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 42,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,918 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,474 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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DD05 EMS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DD05 EMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DD05 EMS?

You can check the full history of DD05 EMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DD05 EMS registered?

DD05 EMS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is DD05 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD05 EMS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DD05 EMS have outstanding finance?

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