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DG05 AXH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

261,563 mi
Last recorded261,563 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 AXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 261,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 258,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 256,445 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 255,073 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 253,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 251,677 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 249,657 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 249,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 246,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 243,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 238,740 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 238,740 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 234,033 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear box rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2015 228,227 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 220,356 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriating

Fail 8 Apr 2014 220,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriating

Pass 19 Apr 2013 205,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2012 188,946 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 171,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 171,059 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 147,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 123,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,427 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 AXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH registered?

DG05 AXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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