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DEZ 2951

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

243,332 mi
Last recorded243,332 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 2951
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 243,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 243,229 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 243,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 242,465 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 242,419 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 241,000 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 240,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 232,486 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 223,807 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 223,768 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 221,950 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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DEZ 2951 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DEZ 2951, 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 DEZ 2951?

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What year was DEZ 2951 registered?

DEZ 2951 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is DEZ 2951 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 2951 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEZ 2951 have outstanding finance?

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