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DX05 ZSD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,462 mi
Last recorded162,462 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ZSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 162,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 159,600 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 154,725 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 154,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,174 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 149,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 146,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 137,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt Slight Fraying (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 May 2018 137,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt Slight Fraying (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 136,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,573 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 134,573 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 130,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 130,444 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 129,449 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear box deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 127,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,892 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,495 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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DX05 ZSD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX05 ZSD, 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

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What year was DX05 ZSD registered?

DX05 ZSD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is DX05 ZSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 ZSD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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