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EK05 VTZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,546 mi
Last recorded192,546 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 192,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 187,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 185,169 miles

Rear Park brake efficiency just passed it appears to be in need of repair and/or adjustment.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 181,524 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 181,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 177,613 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 174,304 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 174,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 166,889 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 153,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded and rattle from middle section

Fail 10 May 2018 153,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front fuel cap cant be checked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded and rattle from middle section

Pass 18 May 2017 150,469 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

middle and rear silencers corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 145,915 miles

advise rear and middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 145,899 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise rear and middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 143,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 19 May 2014 135,204 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,363 miles

Exhaust center silencer is corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 117,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 105,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 95,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 87,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 79,201 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 VTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 VTZ, 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 EK05 VTZ registered?

EK05 VTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 VTZ 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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