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E5 VWC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,330 mi
Last recorded86,330 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 VWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 86,330 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,987 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,917 miles

Offside DRL not working

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,071 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 66,071 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 66,006 miles

Under Tray and Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2019 64,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,999 miles

Both front mirrors temporarily repaired

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 62,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 58,572 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,155 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Under Tray Fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,435 miles

offside mirror damaged,but secure and provides clear view rearward

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,672 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,596 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,677 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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E5 VWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E5 VWC, 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 E5 VWC registered?

E5 VWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is E5 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 VWC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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