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DG05 AXF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,905 mi
Last recorded71,905 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 AXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jun 2026 71,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,196 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 64,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,734 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,052 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 49,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,403 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 47,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 41,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,516 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,769 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside front tyre perishing and tyre tread low

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,025 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,977 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,105 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,218 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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DG05 AXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DG05 AXF, 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 DG05 AXF registered?

DG05 AXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is DG05 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 AXF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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