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EK05 VTU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,736 mi
Last recorded138,736 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 138,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 133,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,755 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 120,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,747 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 116,805 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 114,572 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle silencer outer shield coming away but gases not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 106,101 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 103,356 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 99,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,365 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,716 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,716 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,219 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,189 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 75,180 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 64,621 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,713 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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EK05 VTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 EK05 VTU, 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 EK05 VTU registered?

EK05 VTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EK05 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 VTU 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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