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EP05 MBV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,173 mi
Last recorded168,173 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 MBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 168,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded and covered in wax oil

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 165,068 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 165,068 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 162,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 160,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 158,747 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 157,584 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 157,569 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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EP05 MBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EP05 MBV, 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 EP05 MBV registered?

EP05 MBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is EP05 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP05 MBV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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